Sans Normal Kedah 5 is a bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: headlines, branding, posters, signage, sportswear, energetic, sporty, assertive, modern, technical, impact, momentum, clarity, consistency, oblique, compact counters, rounded joins, blunt terminals, uniform stroke.
A slanted, heavy sans with uniform stroke weight and clean, unbracketed terminals. The letterforms are broad and strongly filled, with rounded curves in bowls and smooth, elliptical shaping in C/O-like forms. Overall spacing and rhythm feel even and mechanical, with similar character widths and a steady cadence across lines. Counters are relatively tight in the heavier shapes, while open forms like C, S, and G keep clear apertures for recognizability.
This face performs best in short to medium-length settings where impact and speed of recognition matter—headlines, posters, branding lockups, and bold UI or product labeling. Its steady rhythm and strong fill also make it suitable for signage and wayfinding-style applications where an oblique, energetic voice is desired.
The overall tone is brisk and forward-leaning, combining a utilitarian, engineered feel with the punch of a dense headline style. It reads as confident and energetic, suited to contemporary branding that wants motion and immediacy rather than delicacy or tradition.
The design appears intended to deliver a high-impact, forward-leaning sans that stays consistent and controlled across a full alphanumeric set. It prioritizes uniformity and punch—maintaining a tight, even texture while preserving clear silhouettes under heavy weight.
The italic angle is consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals, giving text a continuous sense of movement. Numerals are bold and sturdy, with clear silhouettes that match the letters’ width and weight. Lowercase shows simplified, single-storey constructions where applicable, keeping the texture straightforward and highly uniform.