Sans Normal Kalih 5 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'BR Candor', 'BR Cobane', 'BR Hendrix', and 'BR Omega' by Brink; 'Nurom Next' by The Northern Block; and 'Genera Grotesk' by Wahyu and Sani Co. (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, branding, posters, packaging, signage, sporty, modern, friendly, confident, dynamic, impact, energy, modernity, approachability, clarity, rounded, slanted, soft corners, compact, geometric.
A slanted, heavy sans with rounded construction and soft terminals. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal contrast, producing a dense, graphic texture in words. Curves are smooth and geometric, while joins and corners are slightly softened, keeping the overall silhouette clean rather than sharp. Counters are relatively tight and the letterforms feel compact, with a steady rhythm that stays even across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals.
Best suited to display sizes where its compact counters and heavy strokes can remain clear—such as headlines, logos, sports or lifestyle branding, posters, packaging callouts, and attention-grabbing signage. It can also work for short UI labels or buttons when adequate size and spacing are available.
The font reads as energetic and contemporary, with an assertive tone tempered by rounded forms that add approachability. The forward slant and sturdy weight give it motion and confidence, making it feel sporty and promotional rather than formal or delicate.
The design appears intended to deliver a strong, modern sans voice with a sense of speed and friendliness. By combining a pronounced slant with rounded, geometric forms and uniform stroke weight, it aims for high impact and quick recognition in branding and promotional typography.
Uppercase shapes lean toward simple, geometric profiles, and the numerals match the same sturdy, rounded logic for consistent headline color. The italic angle is noticeable and helps word shapes feel fast and directional, especially in short phrases and all-caps settings.