Sans Normal Berud 5 is a regular weight, very narrow, monoline, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, magazine titles, packaging, signage, modern, condensed, minimal, clinical, editorial, space saving, modern utility, clean titling, system design, clean, tall, airy, crisp, linear.
This typeface is a tall, tightly set sans with extremely condensed proportions and a consistent, even stroke. Curves are simple and smooth, with narrow bowls and compact counters; terminals read clean and unembellished. The overall rhythm is vertical and economical, with long ascenders/descenders and relatively small interior spaces that keep the texture light but dense. Figures match the narrow stance, staying straight and streamlined for a uniform, column-like feel in lines of text.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, and titling where space is limited and a tall, condensed presence is desirable. It also fits posters, packaging, and signage systems that benefit from compact copy blocks and a clean, contemporary sans tone.
The look is cool and contemporary, leaning toward a utilitarian, no-nonsense voice. Its narrow build and restrained detailing give it an efficient, urban tone that feels at home in modern editorial and information-driven settings.
The design appears intended to maximize horizontal economy while maintaining a neutral, modern sans character. Its consistent stroke and simplified geometry aim for a crisp, repeatable texture that stays orderly in tightly constrained layouts.
At display sizes the condensed silhouette creates strong vertical emphasis and a distinctive, high-contrast word shape through width alone. In longer text, the tight counters and narrow apertures suggest it will perform best with generous tracking and line spacing to preserve clarity.