Sans Normal Utmuy 5 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Interval Next' by Mostardesign; 'Core Sans M', 'Core Sans N', 'Core Sans N SC', and 'Core Sans NR' by S-Core; and 'Artico' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sports, packaging, energetic, sporty, urgent, modern, assertive, impact, speed, space-saving, emphasis, modernity, slanted, compact, tight, punchy, contemporary.
A compact, slanted sans with thick, even strokes and tightly drawn proportions. Curves are smooth and rounded, while terminals are clean and mostly straight-cut, producing a crisp, utilitarian finish. Counters are moderately open for the weight, and the overall rhythm is quick and forward-leaning, with relatively short extenders and efficient spacing that keeps lines visually dense.
Best suited to short-to-medium text in display roles such as headlines, poster copy, branding systems, and packaging where a strong, forward-leaning emphasis helps signal momentum. It can also work for UI labels or wayfinding-style callouts when space is tight and a forceful tone is desired.
The overall tone feels fast and emphatic, with a strong sense of motion and immediacy. Its compact build and pronounced slant read as contemporary and sporty, leaning toward a no-nonsense, performance-minded voice rather than a delicate or editorial one.
The design appears intended to deliver high-impact communication in constrained widths, combining a modern sans skeleton with a pronounced slant to suggest speed and decisiveness. It prioritizes bold presence and compact efficiency for attention-focused typography.
Uppercase forms stay simple and geometric, while the lowercase introduces more personality through single-storey shapes and compact bowls. Numerals match the same sturdy, condensed feel, supporting attention-grabbing settings where impact matters more than airiness.