Sans Normal Keban 5 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Myriad' by Adobe, 'Niko' by Ludwig Type, 'Interval Next' by Mostardesign, 'Mellnik Text' by ParaType, 'Agent Sans' by Positype, 'Acorde' by Willerstorfer, and 'Alber New' and 'Hedley New' by moretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, advertising, packaging, sporty, energetic, confident, modern, urgent, emphasis, momentum, impact, modern branding, oblique, compact, rounded, clean, sturdy.
A heavy, oblique sans with compact proportions and smooth, rounded curves. Strokes stay largely monoline, with broad, even weight distribution and tightly controlled counters that keep forms dense and punchy. Terminals are clean and mostly sheared by the slant, and the overall rhythm is forward-leaning with consistent spacing that supports strong word shapes. Numerals follow the same robust, rounded construction and read clearly at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, and short passages where a strong, forward motion is desirable. It works well for sports and fitness branding, promotional graphics, packaging callouts, and advertising where high-impact italic emphasis is needed more than long-form comfort.
The steep slant and dense color give the face a fast, driven tone that feels athletic and assertive. It reads as contemporary and attention-seeking, with a straightforward, no-nonsense voice suited to messaging that needs momentum and impact.
The design appears intended to deliver a powerful italic voice with clean sans construction—prioritizing speed, punch, and modern clarity. Its compact shapes and steady stroke weight suggest a focus on reliable display readability and brand-forward presence.
Round letters like O/Q show smooth, elliptical geometry, while diagonals (V/W/X/Y) emphasize the italic energy. The lowercase appears slightly more condensed than the caps, reinforcing a tight texture in text lines, and punctuation such as the ampersand matches the same compact, weighty attitude.