Sans Normal Beriw 5 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, captions, condensed, modern, utilitarian, editorial, architectural, space saving, clarity, modernity, display impact, clean, crisp, monoline, tall, compact.
A tall, condensed sans with largely monoline strokes and minimal modulation. Curves are clean and slightly squared-off at joins, while terminals read as crisp and straightforward rather than soft. Counters are compact, and the overall rhythm is tight with an efficient vertical emphasis; widths vary by character but remain consistently narrow. Figures and punctuation match the same restrained, vertical construction, keeping the texture even in running text.
This font is well suited to space-conscious typography such as headlines, posters, packaging, and signage where vertical emphasis and compact width are beneficial. It can also work for short paragraphs, captions, and pull quotes when a clean, condensed texture is desired and line length is managed to maintain comfortable readability.
The tone is modern and matter-of-fact, with an editorial and slightly industrial flavor. Its narrow proportions and disciplined shapes give it an architectural presence that feels organized and efficient rather than expressive or playful.
The design appears intended to deliver a compact, contemporary sans voice that conserves horizontal space while keeping letterforms simple and consistent. Its controlled geometry and low-contrast strokes aim for clear reproduction and a stable, editorial texture in display and short-text settings.
Uppercase forms are especially elongated, producing a strong vertical silhouette in headings. Lowercase maintains the same compact construction, so mixed-case setting stays consistent and controlled. The overall color is dark but even, helped by the low stroke contrast and straightforward terminals.