Sans Normal Irha 5 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Delargo DT Rounded' by DTP Types, 'Muller Next' by Fontfabric, 'Riveta' by JCFonts, 'Belle Sans' by Park Street Studio, 'Core Sans N SC' by S-Core, 'Puck' by Type.p, and 'Without Sans' by W Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, sportswear, playful, friendly, retro, chunky, bouncy, impact, approachability, energy, retro flavor, informality, rounded, soft, bulky, jaunty, compact counters.
A heavy, rounded sans with a pronounced slant and soft, inflated forms. Strokes are thick and smoothly modulated, with blunt terminals and generous curves that keep corners from feeling sharp. Lettershapes lean on broad, oval geometry, producing wide silhouettes and compact internal counters, while spacing and widths vary enough to give the line a lively rhythm. Numerals match the same padded construction, with simplified, sturdy shapes intended to hold up at display sizes.
Best suited for display applications where bold character and impact are needed: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, and energetic promotional graphics. It can also work for short emphatic callouts or labels where a friendly, high-visibility voice is desired.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a casual, slightly retro energy. Its bouncy slant and rounded massing read as fun and informal rather than strict or technical, making it feel expressive and attention-seeking without becoming decorative.
Designed to deliver a strong, approachable display voice through rounded, inflated shapes and an energetic forward slant. The intention appears to be high impact with a casual, fun personality, prioritizing bold silhouettes and rhythmic variety over text-like neutrality.
The italic angle is integral to the design rather than a mere mechanical slant, and the rounded joins and thickened curves create a poster-like presence. Dense weight and tight counters suggest better performance in short bursts of text than in long passages at small sizes.