Sans Normal Menel 5 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Delargo DT' by DTP Types, 'FF Mutual' by FontFont, 'Jam Adega' by JAM Type Design, 'Frutiger Next Paneuropean' by Linotype, 'FreeSet' by ParaType, 'Core Sans N' and 'Core Sans NR' by S-Core, and 'Nauman' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, advertising, packaging, sporty, energetic, punchy, confident, modern, impact, momentum, display clarity, branding strength, oblique, rounded, heavyweight, compact, dynamic.
This typeface is a heavy, slanted sans with broad proportions and rounded, slightly soft corners. Stroke endings are clean and mostly squared-off, while bowls and counters stay generously open, producing a strong, readable silhouette at display sizes. The slant is consistent across capitals, lowercase, and figures, giving lines a forward-leaning rhythm. Forms favor simple, geometric construction with smooth curves (notably in C/G/O/Q and the numerals) balanced by sturdy straight segments in E/F/H/N and the diagonals of V/W/X/Z.
Best suited to large-scale typography such as headlines, posters, and bold campaign messaging where immediacy and impact are priorities. It also works well for sports-related branding, promotional graphics, and packaging that benefits from a strong, forward-leaning voice. In longer passages it will read heavy and compact, so it’s most effective for short bursts of text.
The overall tone feels energetic and assertive, with a forward motion that reads as sporty and contemporary. Its weight and width create an attention-grabbing, headline-first personality that communicates confidence and impact rather than subtlety.
The design appears intended as a modern, high-impact oblique sans that delivers speed and emphasis through its slant, broad stance, and simplified geometric shapes. It prioritizes instant recognition and bold graphic presence, keeping details restrained to maintain clarity under strong weight.
Capitals are tall and blocky with strong horizontal emphasis, while the lowercase maintains clear differentiation and sturdy proportions. Numerals are bold and rounded, matching the letterforms closely for cohesive typographic color. The sample text shows dense, dark texture with minimal sparkle, emphasizing presence and immediacy.