Sans Normal Nimap 5 is a bold, wide, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Actay' by Arodora Type and 'TT Norms Pro' by TypeType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, friendly, modern, playful, confident, techy, high impact, approachability, clarity, modern tone, geometric, rounded, open counters, smooth curves, clean.
A heavy, geometric sans with broadly proportioned capitals and smooth, circular curves. Strokes are consistently thick and clean, with rounded joins and minimal contrast, giving the forms a sturdy, even color on the page. Apertures and counters are generally open and generous for the weight, while terminals tend to be blunt and decisively cut. Overall spacing feels roomy, supporting a stable rhythm in both all-caps and mixed-case settings.
Best suited to headlines, titles, and short blocks of copy where a bold, friendly voice is needed. It works well for branding systems, packaging, and signage that benefit from a clear, high-impact sans with rounded geometry. For longer reading, it performs more comfortably at larger sizes where counters and spacing remain open.
The letterforms project a friendly, contemporary tone with a hint of playfulness from the rounded construction and wide stance. The overall effect is confident and straightforward, reading as approachable rather than formal. Its strong presence makes it feel energetic and slightly tech-forward in display use.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, approachable geometric sans with strong visual impact. Its rounded construction and even stroke behavior prioritize clarity and consistency while maintaining a lively, contemporary character for display-forward typography.
Distinctive shapes include a single-storey “a” and “g,” a compact, rounded bowl structure across letters like “b,” “d,” and “p,” and numerals that keep a consistent, geometric logic. The heavy weight produces strong emphasis, so line spacing and tracking benefit from a bit of breathing room in dense text.