Sans Normal Mekih 5 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, tall x-height font.
Keywords: sports branding, posters, headlines, apparel, packaging, sporty, assertive, dynamic, retro, impact, speed, athletics, headline strength, slanted, oblique, blocky, rounded, soft corners.
A heavy, oblique sans with compact counters and strongly massed shapes. The letterforms are built from broad, rounded strokes with softened corners and slightly squared curves, creating a sturdy, aerodynamic silhouette. Terminals are generally blunt and clean, with a consistent forward slant and tight internal apertures that emphasize density over openness. Proportions feel display-oriented, with sturdy verticals and simplified geometry that keeps forms bold and legible at larger sizes.
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as sports identities, event posters, bold headlines, and merch/apparel graphics. It can also work on packaging or labels where a compact, energetic display voice is needed, especially when set with generous tracking or ample white space to prevent dark areas from filling in.
The overall tone is energetic and forceful, with a motion-forward slant that reads as fast and competitive. Its dense black presence and chunky curves evoke vintage athletic branding and headline typography, projecting confidence and impact rather than refinement.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact with a sense of speed and forward motion. Its simplified, rounded geometry and dense weight aim for immediate readability and a confident, sporty personality in display settings.
Round letters like O/Q and numerals such as 6–9 show noticeably tight counters, while diagonals in K, V, W, X, and Z are cut with crisp, angular joins that add bite to the otherwise rounded construction. The rhythm is punchy and compact, favoring strong shapes and minimal detail.