Sans Normal Lyrel 5 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Arzachel' by CAST, 'Elisar DT' by DTP Types, 'Telder HT Pro' by Huerta Tipográfica, 'Mundo Sans' by Monotype, 'Multi' by Type-Ø-Tones, and 'Petala Pro' by Typefolio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sports promos, playful, punchy, retro, sporty, friendly, impact, approachability, energy, retro flair, rounded, soft corners, compact apertures, bouncy rhythm, heavy color.
A heavy, forward-leaning sans with rounded geometry and a slightly uneven, lively rhythm. Strokes are thick and smooth, with softened corners and swelling curves that give the letters a buoyant, cutout-like presence. Counters are generally tight and apertures tend to be compact, creating a dense, high-impact texture in words. The lowercase is sturdy and simplified, with single-storey forms and robust bowls; numerals match the same chunky, slanted construction for consistent color across mixed text.
Best suited to display typography where impact and personality are the goal: headlines, posters, event graphics, and bold brand marks. It can work well on packaging and promotional materials that benefit from a friendly, energetic voice, especially when set with generous spacing and short line lengths.
The overall tone is energetic and approachable, mixing a retro advertising feel with sporty momentum. Its strong slant and rounded heft read as friendly rather than severe, making headlines feel bold, upbeat, and slightly cheeky.
The design appears aimed at delivering maximum visual punch with a warm, rounded voice—combining a slanted, fast-moving stance with simplified, heavy forms for attention-grabbing display use.
Letterforms show a noticeable forward drive and a “bouncy” baseline feel in running text, where diagonals and curves create a dynamic cadence. At smaller sizes the tight counters and heavy mass can reduce clarity, but at display sizes the shapes read confidently and with character.