Sans Normal Ligib 5 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Myriad' by Adobe and 'Bunaero', 'Bunaero Pro', 'Bunday Clean', and 'Bunday Sans' by Buntype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, app headers, packaging, sporty, dynamic, confident, energetic, retro, impact, motion, emphasis, bold utility, slanted, oblique, rounded, compact, chunky.
A very heavy, right-leaning sans with broad, rounded bowls and smooth, low-contrast strokes. The forms are compact and tightly built, with short apertures and sturdy joins that keep counters relatively small for the weight. Curves are generously radiused and terminals read as clean, blunt cuts, producing a solid, continuous texture in words. The lowercase is simple and utilitarian, with single-storey a and g, and the numerals follow the same chunky, forward-leaning construction for consistent color across mixed text.
Best suited to high-impact display settings such as headlines, posters, sports branding, and energetic editorial callouts. It can also work well for packaging, labels, and UI headers where a compact, forceful voice is needed, especially at medium to large sizes.
The overall tone feels energetic and assertive, with a forward motion created by the slant and the dense, muscular silhouettes. It suggests speed, competition, and impact—bold without becoming ornamental—while retaining a slightly retro, poster-like punch.
The design appears intended to deliver a compact, high-impact italic voice with smooth, rounded construction and a consistent, low-contrast stroke that holds up as a dense block of text. Its slant and heavy mass prioritize motion and emphasis, aiming for immediate attention and a confident, modern-sport feel.
In longer lines the weight and tight apertures produce a strong, dark rhythm, so spacing and line length will heavily influence readability. The distinctive slanted geometry makes it especially effective when used for emphasis, headlines, or short bursts of text where the compact shapes can read as intentional intensity rather than heaviness.