Sans Normal Malet 5 is a very bold, very wide, medium contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Miura' by DSType, 'Muller Next' by Fontfabric, 'Favela' and 'Sztos' by Machalski, 'Radiate Sans' by Studio Sun, and 'Nordt' by Typesketchbook (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, social graphics, sporty, punchy, playful, assertive, retro, impact, speed, approachability, display, slanted, rounded, chunky, soft corners, compact counters.
A heavy, right-slanted sans with rounded, inflated forms and tightly enclosed counters. Strokes are thick and fairly uniform, with broad curves and blunt, softened terminals that keep corners from feeling sharp. The lowercase shows a tall x-height with short ascenders/descenders, creating dense, blocky word shapes, while the uppercase remains wide and forceful with simple, geometric construction. Numerals and letters share the same compact interior spaces and bold, smooth silhouettes, producing strong color on the page.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, promotional graphics, and sports or event branding. It also works well on packaging and signage where bold recognition and a friendly, energetic voice are needed, rather than extended text.
The overall tone is energetic and confident, with a sporty, headline-driven feel. Its rounded massing adds friendliness and a slightly retro display flavor, while the pronounced slant and weight give it urgency and momentum.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence with a fast, forward-leaning stance, combining geometric roundness with a compact, high-color texture for attention-grabbing display typography.
Because the counters are small and the joins are thick, spacing can look tight at smaller sizes; it reads best when given room and used where impact matters. The rhythm is lively and slightly bouncy due to the mix of broad curves and angled cuts.