Sans Normal Likum 5 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Artico' by cretype and 'Phoenica Std' by preussTYPE (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sportswear, packaging, sporty, energetic, punchy, confident, modern, impact, momentum, modernity, approachability, rounded, compact, slanted, geometric, soft corners.
A very heavy, right-slanted sans with compact proportions and strongly rounded outer curves. Strokes are uniformly thick with minimal contrast, and terminals tend to be blunt or softly eased rather than sharply pointed. The design mixes broad, elliptical bowls with tightened apertures, giving letters a dense, high-impact texture. Lowercase forms are straightforward and sturdy, with single-storey shapes where applicable and a consistent forward-leaning rhythm across letters and numerals.
Best suited for display settings such as headlines, posters, branding marks, sports or automotive-themed graphics, packaging callouts, and promotional typography where a bold, forward-leaning presence is needed. It can also work for short subheads and UI hero text when the goal is emphasis rather than long-form reading.
The overall tone is fast, assertive, and contemporary, reading as sporty and high-energy without becoming aggressive. Rounded shaping keeps it approachable, while the strong weight and italic angle add momentum and urgency—well suited to messaging that needs to feel bold and in motion.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a modern, streamlined silhouette: a bold italic sans that combines geometric roundness with compact spacing and a steady, uniform stroke. Its consistent slant and weight aim to communicate speed and confidence while remaining visually friendly through rounded forms.
Round letters like O/C/G and 8/9 emphasize smooth, oval geometry, while diagonals in V/W/X/Y and the slanted numerals reinforce a sense of speed. The punctuation shown in the sample text sits heavy and matches the weight, supporting display use where a uniform, impactful color is desirable.