Sans Normal Limah 5 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Corsica' by AVP, 'Mollen' by Eko Bimantara, 'Gotham' by Hoefler & Co., 'Unpretentious JNL' by Jeff Levine, and 'MN Grissee Pro' by Mantra Naga Studio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, app promos, packaging, sporty, urgent, punchy, energetic, confident, impact, speed, compactness, attention, oblique, condensed, blocky, rounded, compact.
A compact, obliqued sans with heavy, uniform strokes and tightly set proportions. The letterforms lean forward with a consistent italic slant, combining rounded bowls with flattened terminals and squared-off joins that keep the silhouettes chunky and sturdy. Curves are smooth and geometric, counters are relatively small, and apertures tend to be tight, producing dense, high-impact word shapes. Numerals follow the same robust construction, reading as solid, sign-like forms with simple geometry and minimal detailing.
Best used where impact and speed are the goal: headlines, posters, promotional banners, sports-related branding, and punchy packaging or label typography. It can also work for short UI or social graphics callouts, especially when set with ample tracking and generous line spacing to preserve clarity.
The overall tone is fast, forceful, and athletic, with a forward-leaning rhythm that suggests motion and intensity. Its dense shapes and strong emphasis create a commanding voice suited to attention-grabbing messaging rather than subtlety.
The design appears aimed at delivering maximum visual punch in a compact footprint, using an oblique stance and simplified, rounded geometry to project motion and strength. It prioritizes bold, readable silhouettes for display settings over open, airy text color.
In the text sample, the strong slant and compact widths create pronounced diagonal momentum across lines. The tight counters and heavy joins can cause interior space to close up at smaller sizes, while large sizes emphasize its bold, streamlined silhouette.