Sans Normal Hidol 5 is a regular weight, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: ui text, branding, packaging, posters, headlines, friendly, modern, approachable, clean, playful, legibility, approachability, modern clarity, geometric simplicity, versatility, rounded terminals, soft geometry, open counters, low contrast, slightly quirky.
A clean, geometric sans with consistently rounded stroke endings and low-contrast, even line weight. The forms lean on circular and oval construction, with generous apertures and open counters that keep letters readable. Uppercase shapes are straightforward and calm, while the lowercase introduces a mild, humanized quirk—most notably in single-storey a and g, a curved descender on j, and a lively, looped y. Numerals follow the same soft, rounded logic, with smooth curves and simple joins.
This font suits product and interface typography where clarity and a friendly voice are important, such as app UI, dashboards, and web copy. Its rounded geometry also works well for brand identities, packaging, and signage that benefit from a modern, approachable feel, and it can hold up in larger headline settings thanks to its simple, confident shapes.
The overall tone is friendly and contemporary, balancing neutrality with a subtle, playful warmth. Rounded terminals and open shapes make it feel welcoming rather than technical, suitable for communication that aims to be clear without feeling rigid.
The design appears intended to deliver a versatile everyday sans with geometric clarity, softened by rounded terminals and lightly characterful lowercase forms. It aims to remain highly legible while projecting an easygoing, contemporary personality.
Spacing and rhythm appear even in running text, with clear differentiation between similar shapes (for example, I/L and O/0 are given distinct treatments through proportions and terminals). Curves are emphasized over sharp corners, giving the design a soft, polished texture at both display and text sizes.