Sans Normal Somar 5 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, editorial, children’s, ui copy, friendly, casual, warm, approachable, playful, approachability, readability, human touch, modern casual, rounded, humanist, soft terminals, slightly quirky, open apertures.
A rounded, humanist sans with gently modulated stroke weight and softly tapered terminals. Curves dominate the construction, with broad bowls and open apertures that keep counters clear at text sizes. Proportions feel subtly irregular in an intentional, hand-drawn way—seen in the varied widths, the relaxed stance of diagonals, and the slightly uneven rhythm between straight stems and curved joins. The lowercase shows a single-storey “a” and “g” with simple, open forms, while capitals remain clean and uncluttered with smooth, circular “O/Q” shapes and a modest, flowing “Q” tail.
Well-suited for branding and packaging that benefit from warmth and approachability, as well as editorial headlines and short passages where a friendly tone is desired. It can also work for UI copy or educational/children’s materials thanks to its open shapes and clear counters, especially at small-to-medium sizes.
The overall tone is personable and easygoing, with a mild quirkiness that reads as human and informal rather than technical. It feels welcoming and modern, suggesting friendliness and a conversational voice while still remaining legible and composed.
The design appears intended to provide a modern sans voice with a human touch—balancing clean, rounded construction with subtle irregularities to avoid a sterile feel. The goal seems to be high readability paired with a casual, characterful presence for everyday communication.
Round punctuation and dots, along with softly shaped numerals, reinforce the gentle texture. Spacing appears comfortable and slightly airy in running text, and the design favors smooth continuity over rigid geometric precision.