Sans Normal Ummel 5 is a very light, very wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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A very thin, monoline sans with a distinctly wide footprint and generous internal space. Strokes stay consistently fine through curves and joins, producing crisp, hairline silhouettes and a clean, even rhythm. Round letters are built from near-circular bowls with open apertures, while verticals remain straight and calm; diagonals (V/W/X/Y) are sharp and lightly engineered rather than calligraphic. Capitals feel spacious and slightly formal, and the lowercase maintains a straightforward construction with simple terminals and a restrained, contemporary finish.
Best suited to display settings such as headlines, logotypes, brand marks, and editorial titling where its hairline construction and wide proportions can read cleanly. It also works well in posters and packaging with ample whitespace, especially when used at larger sizes to preserve its delicate stroke presence.
The overall tone is poised and lightweight, with a gallery-like refinement that reads as modern and premium. Its wide stance and hairline strokes give it an airy, understated presence that feels sleek and composed rather than loud or playful.
The font appears designed to deliver a sleek, contemporary sans voice with a wide, open structure and refined hairline strokes. Its geometry and restraint suggest an intention toward elegant branding and high-end editorial display rather than dense, utilitarian text setting.
The design relies on thin strokes and open counters for clarity, so the texture can appear delicate at smaller sizes or on low-contrast backgrounds. The numerals and rounded characters reinforce the geometric, polished voice, and the spacing in the samples suggests it benefits from comfortable breathing room.