Sans Normal Afkeh 5 is a bold, normal width, monoline, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Isard' and 'Isard Hebrew Latin' by Letterjuice, 'Dalle' by Stawix, 'Syke' by The Northern Block, and 'Depot New' by moretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, branding, posters, packaging, advertising, energetic, sporty, friendly, modern, dynamic, forward motion, approachability, clarity, contemporary tone, slanted, rounded, soft terminals, open counters, compact caps.
A slanted, sans serif design with smoothly rounded curves and soft, slightly tapered stroke endings. The caps are compact and sturdy, with generous rounding on shoulders and bowls, while the lowercase keeps a clean, readable rhythm with open apertures and simple, single-storey forms (notably in a and g). Curved letters like C, G, O, and S are built from broad, even arcs, and diagonals (V, W, X, Y) feel firm and stable rather than razor-sharp. Numerals are robust and streamlined, matching the letterforms with consistent curvature and a forward-leaning stance.
This font is well suited to headlines, short paragraphs, and brand messaging where a modern, active voice is desired. It can work effectively for posters, packaging, and advertising applications that benefit from a strong, rounded italic presence and clear letterforms at medium to large sizes.
The overall tone is upbeat and contemporary, combining a forward-motion slant with approachable rounded shapes. It reads as confident and active without becoming aggressive, giving text a sporty, energetic feel that still remains friendly and accessible.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern italic sans with a bold, energetic posture while maintaining approachable, rounded construction for clarity and friendliness. It aims to balance motion and readability, making it useful for expressive display typography that can still handle continuous text in moderation.
Spacing appears comfortably open for an italic style, helping longer lines stay clear in the sample text. The dot on i/j is round and prominent, and the curved descenders and tails (such as in y and j) add a lively, flowing texture to paragraphs.