Sans Normal Daray 5 is a light, narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, children’s, branding, friendly, playful, airy, informal, hand-drawn, approachability, casual tone, human feel, soft geometry, display clarity, monoline, rounded, open, quirky, bouncy.
This typeface has a monoline, rounded construction with softly tapered terminals and gently irregular curves that give it an organic, drawn feel. Letterforms are generally open and simple, with smooth bowls and understated joins, producing a light, uncluttered texture in text. Proportions feel modest and slightly condensed in places, with a calm vertical stance and a consistent, even rhythm across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals.
It suits short headlines, posters, packaging, and brand marks that want an easygoing, human voice. The relaxed shapes also work well for children’s-oriented materials, casual invitations, and social graphics where friendliness and clarity are prioritized over a strictly formal finish.
The overall tone is friendly and approachable, with a casual warmth that reads as personable rather than technical. Subtle irregularities and rounded forms add a playful, handmade character while remaining clean enough for general-purpose display use.
The design appears intended to provide a clean sans foundation with an informal, hand-drawn flavor—prioritizing approachability, soft geometry, and an easy reading rhythm for display and light text settings.
Uppercase forms keep to straightforward geometric silhouettes, while lowercase adds more personality through single-storey shapes and softly curved strokes. Numerals match the same rounded, monoline logic, helping headings and mixed-content lines feel cohesive.