Sans Normal Kikam 5 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, headlines, editorial, friendly, casual, lively, retro, approachability, informality, motion, personality, rounded, oblique, soft, bouncy, humanist.
A rounded, oblique sans with soft terminals and gently tapered strokes that create a subtle calligraphic rhythm. Curves are generous and smooth, with open counters and slightly asymmetrical construction that keeps the texture lively. The uppercase has a straightforward, monoline-like feel with mild modulation, while the lowercase is more expressive, showing single-storey forms and a handwritten slant. Numerals are similarly rounded and readable, with consistent weight and a slightly buoyant baseline impression.
Well-suited to branding and packaging where a friendly, informal voice is desired, and to posters or headlines that benefit from motion and warmth. It can also work for editorial pull quotes or short text blocks where the oblique rhythm adds personality without sacrificing legibility.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, with a casual, conversational energy. Its slanted posture and softened shapes give it a personable, slightly retro flavor without feeling overly decorative.
The design appears intended to provide an approachable, modern sans with a handwritten-leaning italic character—balancing clean, rounded construction with just enough stroke shaping to feel human and lively.
The italic angle is pronounced enough to be a primary stylistic feature, and the design relies on rounded joins and softened corners rather than sharp geometry. Spacing appears comfortable and even in text, producing a smooth, flowing line that stays clear at display sizes.