Sans Normal Sanem 5 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: ui labels, packaging, posters, signage, captions, clean, friendly, modern, casual, approachable, space saving, clear reading, casual tone, everyday utility, monoline, rounded, condensed, open counters, soft terminals.
A compact, monoline sans with rounded corners and softly flattened terminals that keep the texture smooth and even. Curves are built from simple, near-circular bowls, while straight strokes stay crisp and slightly squared at the ends, creating a tidy handwritten-meets-industrial feel. Proportions are vertically oriented, with a small footprint and open counters that help letters like a, e, and s stay clear at smaller sizes. Figures follow the same straightforward geometry, with simple, readable forms and minimal ornamentation.
Well-suited to compact settings where space is limited, such as UI labels, menus, packaging panels, and informational signage. It also works nicely for headings and short bursts of copy in posters or social graphics where a friendly, straightforward sans is desired.
The overall tone feels friendly and unpretentious, like a clean marker or sign lettering refined into a consistent type system. Its restrained shapes and gentle rounding give it a warm, approachable voice while still reading as contemporary and practical.
Likely designed to provide an easygoing, space-efficient sans that stays highly readable while avoiding a sterile, purely engineered look. The combination of simple geometry and softened terminals suggests an intention to bridge utilitarian typography with a subtly human, informal finish.
The caps show simplified construction (notably in forms like A, G, and R) that favors clarity over strict geometric perfection, producing a lively rhythm without looking decorative. Spacing in text appears even and steady, and the narrow set width creates a compact, efficient line while maintaining legibility.