Sans Normal Gobat 5 is a light, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Core Sans D' and 'Core Sans DS' by S-Core (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui text, editorial, branding, captions, posters, clean, modern, casual, approachable, agile, everyday legibility, friendly modernity, fast emphasis, clean readability, versatile text, monoline, rounded, humanist, slanted, open apertures.
A slanted, monoline sans with softly rounded stroke endings and gently simplified geometry. Letterforms favor open, airy counters and smooth curves, with a slightly humanist rhythm rather than rigid construction. The uppercase set is restrained and clear, while the lowercase shows more calligraphic liveliness—single‑storey a and g, a compact shoulder on n/m, and an f with a modest crossbar. Figures are simple and readable, with rounded bowls and even spacing that keeps texture light and continuous in text.
Works well for UI labels, captions, and short editorial passages where a clean italic voice is needed without strong contrast or ornament. It can also serve branding systems that want a modern, approachable tone, and for posters or headlines that benefit from a light, fast-moving texture.
The overall tone feels contemporary and friendly, with a subtle handwritten ease that keeps it from looking sterile. Its slant adds motion and informality, suggesting quickness and approachability while remaining tidy enough for everyday interface and editorial use.
The design appears intended as a straightforward italic sans that stays highly legible while adding a relaxed, human touch. It aims to provide a versatile, contemporary voice that reads cleanly in continuous text and feels friendly in display settings.
Curves dominate the design, and terminals tend to finish with rounded or softly cut ends, which reduces sharpness and supports a smooth reading flow. The slant is consistent across cases and numerals, giving lines of text a coherent forward-leaning cadence.