Sans Normal Madem 5 is a very bold, very wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Muller Next' by Fontfabric, 'Otoiwo Grotesk' by Pepper Type, 'Jasan' by Storm Type Foundry, 'Radiate Sans' by Studio Sun, and 'Makro' by Tokotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, advertising, sporty, dynamic, loud, retro, impact, motion, attention, branding, oblique, rounded, compact counters, soft corners, heavy terminals.
A heavy, oblique sans with broad, rounded forms and smooth, low-contrast strokes. Curves are built from generous circular/elliptical geometry, while joins and terminals are softly cut with subtle angle bias, giving a streamlined, forward-leaning rhythm. Counters are relatively compact for the weight, with sturdy horizontals and thickened bowls that keep the texture dense and highly legible at display sizes. Numerals follow the same robust, rounded construction, with clear silhouettes and minimal stroke modulation.
Best suited to display roles where impact matters: headlines, posters, and prominent UI or campaign callouts. It also fits sports and fitness branding, bold packaging, and promotional graphics where a condensed, high-energy typographic presence can carry a message without relying on fine detail.
The overall tone is energetic and assertive, with a speed-and-power feel driven by the slant, wide stance, and chunky shapes. It reads as bold, contemporary, and slightly retro—well suited to attention-grabbing headlines that need a confident, athletic voice.
The design appears intended to deliver a high-impact, motion-driven sans that remains clean and uncomplicated. By combining rounded geometry with a consistent oblique slant and dense counters, it aims for strong readability at large sizes while projecting speed, confidence, and modern punch.
The spacing and glyph proportions create a strong horizontal momentum, and the rounded construction helps soften the mass of the strokes. The italic angle is consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures, supporting a unified, fast visual cadence in text lines.