Sans Normal Gudab 5 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, wayfinding, ui labels, minimal, modern, clean, airy, technical, space saving, clarity, modern utility, neutral branding, condensed, monoline, rounded, open counters, tall ascenders.
A highly condensed, monoline sans with a tall, vertical stance and generous internal whitespace. Strokes stay even and crisp, with softly rounded joins and terminals that keep the texture smooth rather than harsh. Curves are simplified into clean ovals and arcs, while straight stems remain narrow and consistent, creating a light, efficient rhythm. Lowercase forms show compact bowls and a restrained x-height, with prominent ascenders/descenders that add vertical movement; the numerals follow the same streamlined geometry for a cohesive set.
Best suited to headlines and short-to-medium text where horizontal space is limited, such as posters, covers, packaging, navigation systems, and compact UI labels. Its clean outlines and consistent stroke weight also work well for branding that needs a restrained, contemporary signature.
The overall tone is spare and contemporary, with a calm, matter-of-fact voice. Its tight width and tidy construction give it an engineered, information-forward feel that reads as modern and slightly technical rather than expressive or decorative.
The design appears intended to maximize economy and legibility in a narrow footprint while maintaining a friendly, rounded neutrality. It prioritizes consistent rhythm and simplified geometry to produce a modern condensed sans that stays unobtrusive and functional across display-oriented applications.
The condensed proportions make word shapes tall and linear, and the even stroke weight helps maintain clarity at display sizes. Round letters such as O/Q and bowl forms in b/p/d/q stay smooth and controlled, while diagonals in A/V/W/X remain sharp and economical, reinforcing the font’s disciplined, space-saving character.