Sans Normal Meroz 5 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, sports branding, playful, retro, punchy, sporty, cartoonish, display impact, friendly tone, retro energy, brand emphasis, rounded, chunky, bouncy, friendly, soft corners.
A heavy, right-slanted sans with rounded, compact counters and broadly swollen strokes. Forms are built from simple curves and blunt terminals, with gently softened corners and a slightly uneven, hand-cut feel to some joins. Proportions are expansive and sturdy, with large inner spaces where possible and tightly enclosed apertures in letters like a, e, and s. The rhythm is lively, driven by the italic slant and the combination of broad bowls with short, thick arms and cross strokes.
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as headlines, posters, logos, and product packaging where bold shapes and a lively slant can do the work. It can also support sports or entertainment branding, but is less ideal for long passages where its dense, chunky forms may tire the eye.
The overall tone is upbeat and attention-grabbing, leaning toward a nostalgic display look. Its buoyant curves and chunky weight create a friendly, informal voice that feels at home in energetic, consumer-facing contexts.
The design appears intended as a bold, italic display sans that maximizes visual impact through rounded, simplified geometry and a bouncy, energetic rhythm. It prioritizes strong silhouettes and a friendly, retro-leaning personality over quiet neutrality.
Uppercase characters read as compact and blocky with strong silhouettes, while the lowercase keeps the same chunky construction and rounded counters for a cohesive texture. Numerals match the letterforms in weight and softness, maintaining consistent presence and legibility at display sizes.