Sans Normal Oblom 5 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FS Koopman' by Fontsmith, 'CTM Sans' by Gspr one, 'Neufile Grotesk' by Halbfett, 'Pais' by Latinotype, and 'Identidad' by Punchform (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, confident, friendly, punchy, playful, modern, impact, approachability, clarity, display strength, rounded, bulky, compact counters, soft corners, heavy terminals.
A heavy, rounded sans with broad proportions and compact internal counters. Strokes stay consistently thick with softly curved joins and terminals that read as blunt rather than sharp. Curves are generously inflated (notably in C, G, O, and S), while straight-sided letters like E, F, H, and N keep a sturdy, blocky silhouette. The lowercase shows simple, sturdy constructions with a single-storey a and g, a short-armed r, and a broad-shouldered m; numerals match the same chunky, rounded geometry for strong visual consistency.
This font is well suited to headlines, posters, and short blocks of impactful copy where weight and width can carry the message. It can work effectively in branding and packaging for products that benefit from a friendly but forceful voice, and it reads clearly for signage and callouts at larger sizes.
The overall tone is bold and approachable, combining a friendly softness in the curves with an assertive, poster-like presence. It feels contemporary and casual, with a slightly playful character that stays clean and legible rather than quirky or decorative.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact with a soft, rounded sans structure—prioritizing bold presence, straightforward letterforms, and a cohesive, contemporary texture in both uppercase and lowercase.
Tight apertures and small counters become a defining feature at display sizes, giving words a dense, emphatic texture. The rhythm is even and stable, and the wide forms create strong horizontal momentum in lines of text, especially in all-caps settings.