Sans Normal Jaloz 5 is a bold, very wide, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Midnight Sans' by Colophon Foundry and 'Quantum Hebrew' by Indian Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sportswear, packaging, techy, sporty, confident, industrial, contemporary, impact, modernity, clarity, extended, rounded, geometric, streamlined, chunky.
A heavy, extended sans with rounded, geometric construction and smooth, low-contrast curves. Counters are generous and largely circular/elliptical, while joins and terminals stay clean and blunt, giving a sturdy, engineered feel. The uppercase shows wide stances and simplified shapes, and the lowercase follows with single-storey forms and compact apertures that keep texture dense and consistent. Figures are broad and stable, with an oval zero and similarly wide proportions across the set.
Best suited to large-scale settings where width and weight can be used as a graphic asset: headlines, posters, brand marks, product packaging, and sporty/tech-forward identity systems. It can also work for short UI labels or signage when space allows, but its extended proportions and dense color are most effective in display roles.
The overall tone is assertive and modern, combining a friendly roundness with a performance-driven, industrial presence. Its wide footprint and compact internal openings give it a punchy, headline-forward voice that reads as contemporary and confident rather than delicate or literary.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a clean, geometric voice—prioritizing bold presence, smooth round forms, and a strong horizontal stance for contemporary display typography.
The rhythm is highly horizontal, creating a strong line of text that feels anchored and blocky. Rounded corners and smooth bowls soften the mass, while the consistent stroke behavior keeps the style cohesive across caps, lowercase, and numerals.