Sans Normal Tivo 5 is a bold, very wide, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, logo design, packaging, sporty, energetic, retro, assertive, dynamic, impact, speed, branding, display emphasis, retro styling, slanted, oblique, wedge terminals, tapered strokes, incised feel.
A heavy, right-slanted display sans with pronounced stroke modulation and broad, extended proportions. Curves are smooth and elliptical, with frequent tapering into sharp, wedge-like terminals that give many strokes a cut, aerodynamic finish. Counters are compact relative to the overall width, and the diagonal stress plus tightened apertures create a fast, forward-leaning rhythm. Numerals and capitals share the same wide stance and strong contrast, producing a bold, graphic silhouette in text and headlines.
Best suited to large-scale settings such as headlines, posters, sports or motorsport-style branding, and logo work where its wide, slanted forms can project motion and strength. It can work for short bursts of text like packaging callouts or promotional lines when set with ample spacing, but it is less appropriate for extended reading at small sizes.
The overall tone is energetic and performance-oriented, with a distinctly retro display flavor. Its slanted, sharpened terminals and high-contrast strokes suggest speed, impact, and showmanship, making it feel confident and attention-seeking rather than quiet or neutral.
The design appears intended to deliver a fast, impactful display voice by combining broad proportions with a rightward slant and sharply tapered terminals. The strong contrast and compressed counters emphasize bold shapes and distinctive wordmarks, prioritizing presence and momentum over quiet text neutrality.
Spacing appears somewhat tight in running text, where the wide forms and deep curves create dense word images; it reads best when given generous tracking and leading. The design’s wedge terminals and strong diagonal movement are consistent across letters and figures, helping it maintain a cohesive, branded look.