Sans Normal Utbuk 5 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Artegra Sans' and 'Artegra Soft' by Artegra and 'Malden Sans' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sports, interfaces, dynamic, modern, technical, sporty, efficient, space saving, contemporary tone, sense of speed, clean utility, oblique, condensed, clean, crisp, upright terminals.
A condensed oblique sans with clean, low-contrast strokes and brisk, forward-leaning rhythm. Curves are compact and elliptical, with smooth joins and minimal modulation, giving letters a taut, streamlined silhouette. Counters are relatively tight and apertures tend toward the closed side, while the overall spacing feels even and economical. Numerals follow the same narrow, slanted construction and read as cohesive with the letterforms.
Well-suited for headlines, subheads, and display typography where a compact footprint and forward motion help create impact. It can work effectively in branding, sports or automotive-adjacent graphics, and UI labels where space is limited and a clean, modern voice is desired.
The overall tone is energetic and purposeful, with a sense of speed and momentum from the consistent slant and condensed proportions. It feels contemporary and functional rather than decorative, projecting clarity and efficiency with a slightly sporty edge.
The design appears intended to deliver a fast, streamlined sans identity: condensed for space efficiency, oblique for motion, and simplified in detail for a crisp, contemporary presence across display and functional settings.
The slant is consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, and the design keeps details restrained—favoring simple terminals and uninterrupted strokes. The narrow set and compact counters make it visually strong in short bursts, while longer passages may appear dense at smaller sizes.