Sans Normal Laber 5 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Rafine' by Fontmachine, 'Nietos' by Melvastype, and 'Artico' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sportswear, packaging, sporty, energetic, confident, modern, friendly, impact, motion, attention, clarity, oblique, rounded, geometric, blocky, compact.
A heavy oblique sans with rounded geometry and broad, simplified counters. Curves are built from near-circular bowls (notably in O/C/G and the numerals), while joins and terminals tend to be blunt and slightly sheared by the slant, producing crisp wedge-like edges on diagonals. The overall rhythm is compact and sturdy, with generous stroke mass, modest apertures, and consistent, clean outlines that favor bold silhouettes over fine detail.
Best suited to headlines, short subheads, and display copy where a strong, fast-moving presence is needed. It works well for sports and fitness branding, energetic promotions, packaging callouts, and bold UI moments where legibility must be maintained at a glance.
The tone is punchy and forward-leaning, projecting momentum and assertiveness without feeling aggressive. Its rounded forms keep the voice approachable, while the dense weight and slant add a performance-oriented, contemporary feel.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, high-impact oblique sans for attention-heavy typography, balancing geometric roundness with a compact, sturdy build to stay readable while feeling dynamic.
Lowercase forms read sturdy and simplified, with single-storey constructions where applicable and a generally closed, logo-like color on the line. Numerals are similarly rounded and weighty, designed to hold up at large sizes and in high-impact settings.