Sans Normal Lorab 5 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Diodrum Hebrew' and 'Diodrum Thai' by Indian Type Foundry, 'Akagi' and 'Akagi Pro' by Positype, and 'Monsal Gothic' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sportswear, packaging, sporty, energetic, confident, friendly, punchy, impact, momentum, modernity, approachability, legibility, oblique, rounded, soft corners, compact, bulky.
A heavy, oblique sans with large, rounded counters and softened corners that keep the dense strokes from feeling harsh. Curves are broadly elliptical and joins are smooth, with minimal contrast and a steady, graphic color across lines of text. Proportions are slightly compact in the lowercase with sturdy stems and short-to-moderate extenders, while the caps read wide and stable. The overall rhythm is continuous and forward-leaning, with simple, geometric letterforms and open apertures that help maintain clarity at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and branding where a strong, forward-leaning voice is desirable. It also works well for sports and lifestyle graphics, packaging callouts, and promotional copy that benefits from compact, high-contrast-on-the-page shapes.
The tone is bold and kinetic, projecting speed and assertiveness without losing approachability. Its rounded shaping adds a friendly, modern feel, making it read as upbeat and contemporary rather than severe.
The design appears intended as a high-impact oblique sans for attention-grabbing display typography, combining geometric roundness with substantial weight to deliver a fast, modern, and approachable voice.
Figures are thick and high-impact, matching the headline-driven personality of the letters. In paragraph-like settings the strong slant and massed strokes create a pronounced texture, favoring emphasis and momentum over quiet neutrality.