Sans Normal Mabep 5 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Berthold Standard' by Berthold, 'Familiar Pro' and 'Foobar Pro' by CheapProFonts, 'Newhouse DT' by DTP Types, 'NeoGram' by The Northern Block, 'Nimbus Sans Round' by URW Type Foundry, and 'Body' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, social ads, sporty, energetic, bold, modern, assertive, impact, speed, modern branding, headline clarity, attention capture, slanted, geometric, rounded, compact, punchy.
A heavy, forward-slanted sans with broad proportions and rounded, geometric construction. Strokes stay largely uniform, with smooth curves and softly squared terminals that keep counters open despite the dense weight. The overall rhythm is compact and forceful, with tight interior spaces and wide footprints that create strong horizontal momentum. Numerals and capitals read sturdy and stable, while lowercase forms remain simple and highly legible, reinforcing a clean, contemporary texture in text.
This font is well suited to headlines, posters, and promotional typography where speed and impact matter. It performs especially well for sports branding, product packaging, and social or display ads that need a bold, contemporary presence. For longer paragraphs, it’s best used sparingly as emphasis or for short blocks of text due to its dense weight and strong slant.
The strong slant and dense massing give the face a fast, athletic tone that feels confident and attention-seeking. It conveys urgency and impact while staying clean and contemporary rather than decorative. The result is a straightforward, high-energy voice suited to bold statements and brand-forward messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a clean, geometric sans structure, using a consistent slant to suggest motion and confidence. It prioritizes bold readability and brand visibility, aiming for a modern display voice that remains straightforward and functional.
The italic angle is consistent across cases, producing a cohesive “in-motion” silhouette in words and headlines. Round letters (like O/C/G) maintain generous curvature, while diagonals (V/W/X/Y) appear crisp and directional, adding bite to the otherwise smooth geometry.