Sans Normal Gobay 5 is a light, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, social media, headlines, friendly, casual, approachable, lively, modern, warmth, approachability, expressive slant, modern softness, readable display, rounded, humanist, hand-drawn, soft, informal.
A slanted, rounded sans with smooth, continuous curves and gently tapered joins that suggest a lightly handwritten rhythm. Strokes are even and clean, with open counters and soft terminals rather than sharp cutoffs. The proportions feel relaxed and slightly narrow in places, with rounded bowls and a consistent, flowing diagonal stress that keeps lines of text moving forward.
Works well for short to medium display text where a personable, modern tone is desired—brand marks, packaging, promotional headlines, and social posts. It can also suit UI accents or captions when you want a softer, more conversational flavor than a neutral sans.
The overall tone is warm and informal, balancing clarity with an easygoing, personal feel. Its gentle curvature and steady italic slant give it an energetic but non-aggressive voice, suitable for friendly communication and lightweight branding.
Likely designed to provide a clean sans foundation with a handwritten-leaning italic energy, offering friendly expressiveness without becoming decorative or hard to read. The consistent rounding and open shapes point to an intention of maintaining legibility while adding warmth and motion.
Uppercase forms remain simple and uncluttered, while lowercase letters show more personality through curved entry/exit strokes and slightly calligraphic shaping. Numerals follow the same rounded construction and slanted stance, helping mixed alphanumeric settings feel cohesive.