Sans Normal Kabas 5 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Articulo' by Gilar Studio, 'Gasco' by Joelmaker, 'Kyrial Display Pro' by Mostardesign, 'Fact' by ParaType, 'Invisible' by Ronny Studio, and 'URW Grotesk' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sportswear, packaging, sporty, energetic, confident, modern, punchy, impact, motion, legibility, modernity, simplicity, oblique, geometric, rounded, clean, compact.
A heavy, oblique sans with smooth, rounded curves and broadly geometric construction. Strokes are thick and even, with large counters and softened joins that keep forms open despite the weight. The slant is consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, and the overall texture reads as dense but clean, with compact spacing and a steady baseline rhythm.
Best suited to display typography such as headlines, posters, and hero text where its mass and slant can add urgency and impact. It also works well for branding in fitness, sports, or automotive contexts, as well as packaging and promotional graphics that need strong, compact letterforms.
The font conveys speed and momentum through its forward lean and sturdy, simplified shapes. Its bold presence feels assertive and contemporary, suited to high-impact messaging where clarity and force are more important than nuance.
Likely designed to deliver a bold, contemporary voice with a sense of motion, pairing geometric simplicity with a consistent oblique angle for immediate visual energy. The softened curves and open counters suggest an intention to remain legible and approachable even at heavy weights.
Uppercase forms are wide and stable with generous bowls (notably in C, G, O, Q) and a strong diagonal emphasis in letters like A, K, N, V, W, and X. Lowercase shows single-storey constructions where applicable (e.g., a, g) and maintains a rounded, friendly silhouette; the tail on y and the descenders add a sporty cadence. Numerals are similarly rounded and weighty, with clear differentiation at display sizes.