Sans Normal Lodab 5 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF Infra' by FontFont (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sportswear, packaging, sporty, assertive, energetic, modern, friendly, impact, momentum, modernity, approachability, promotion, slanted, rounded, compact, punchy, blocky.
A heavy, right-slanted sans with broad proportions and rounded, smoothly drawn curves. Strokes stay largely uniform with minimal modulation, producing dense black shapes and sturdy counters. Terminals are clean and mostly squared-off, while bowls and shoulders remain noticeably rounded, creating a strong but approachable rhythm. The lowercase shows a single-storey “a” and “g” with simple, compact forms; digits are similarly bold and open, with a rounded “0” and chunky, stable silhouettes.
Best suited for high-impact applications such as headlines, posters, advertising, and brand marks where bold, slanted letterforms help signal motion and confidence. It also fits packaging and apparel/sports-themed graphics, and can work for short UI labels or callouts when set with generous spacing.
The overall tone is energetic and confident, with a forward-leaning posture that reads as active and promotional. Its bold massing and rounded geometry give it a friendly modern feel, while the tight, forceful shapes add a sporty, headline-driven attitude.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch with a contemporary, rounded sans construction and a consistent italic lean. It prioritizes immediate readability and momentum in display contexts while maintaining a clean, geometric coherence across letters and numerals.
The italic slant is consistent across caps, lowercase, and numerals, helping long lines feel continuous and fast-moving. In the sample text, the weight and width create strong impact but can reduce fine-detail separation at smaller sizes, favoring display settings over dense text.