Sans Normal Vibiv 5 is a bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Belle Sans' by Park Street Studio; 'Neue Reman Sans' by Propertype; 'Core Sans N', 'Core Sans N SC', and 'Core Sans NR' by S-Core; 'Nauman' by The Northern Block; 'Helios Antique' by W Type Foundry; and 'Artico' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sportswear, packaging, sporty, dynamic, modern, confident, friendly, impact, motion, clarity, approachability, visibility, oblique, soft terminals, rounded forms, open counters, high legibility.
A heavy, oblique sans with broad proportions and smooth, rounded construction. Strokes stay largely monolinear, with softened joins and terminals that keep the texture even and clean. Counters are open and generously sized, and the curves in letters like C, G, and S read as compact ellipses rather than sharp geometry. The lowercase shows straightforward, single-story forms (notably a and g) with sturdy stems and a slightly compact, forward-leaning rhythm across words.
Best suited to display work where impact and momentum matter—headlines, posters, campaign graphics, and bold brand statements. The wide, heavy shapes also work well on packaging and apparel-style applications where quick recognition at a distance is important. It can hold up in short blocks of text, but it’s at its strongest when used large and given room to breathe.
The overall tone is energetic and assertive, with a forward motion that feels sporty and contemporary. Its weight and width project confidence and visibility, while the rounded detailing prevents it from feeling harsh. The result is a friendly, action-oriented voice suited to attention-getting headlines.
This design appears intended as an emphatic, modern oblique sans that combines strong presence with approachable rounded forms. The consistent stroke weight and open counters suggest a focus on clarity at large sizes, while the forward slant adds urgency and motion for energetic messaging.
Spacing appears comfortably open for a bold oblique, helping maintain clarity in dense settings. Numerals are robust and straightforward, matching the letterforms’ rounded, monolinear feel and keeping a consistent color in mixed alphanumeric text.