Sans Normal Komol 5 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Artico' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sportswear, sporty, retro, dynamic, confident, punchy, impact, speed, emphasis, display, compactness, oblique, condensed, compact, rounded, heavyweight.
A compact, oblique sans with heavy strokes and smooth, rounded contours. Letters are tightly proportioned with relatively narrow bowls and apertures, creating a dense, efficient texture in text. Curves are broadly elliptical and terminals are clean and blunt, with a consistent, low-modulation stroke that keeps forms sturdy at display sizes. The overall rhythm is forward-leaning and energetic, with slightly varied character widths that keep words lively rather than purely mechanical.
Best suited to headlines, posters, branding marks, and packaging where a strong, forward-leaning voice is desirable. It can work for short bursts of copy—taglines, labels, UI callouts—when you want compact width and high visual presence, but it will feel dense for long-form text.
The slanted, compact construction and weighty shapes give the face a fast, sporty tone with a retro advertising edge. It reads assertive and upbeat, projecting motion and emphasis without ornate details.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, motion-driven sans for display use: compact proportions, smooth geometry, and an oblique stance that amplifies urgency and emphasis. It aims for straightforward readability while keeping a lively, promotional character.
Uppercase forms stay simple and geometric, while lowercase shapes maintain strong legibility through generous counters for the weight. Numerals follow the same sturdy, rounded logic, pairing well with headline settings where impact and pace matter more than airy openness.