Sans Normal Sanan 5 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, social media, playful, quirky, casual, friendly, handmade, space saving, approachability, handmade feel, display clarity, condensed, rounded, soft, monoline, bouncy.
A tall, condensed sans with rounded terminals and a steady, monoline feel. Curves are generously softened and stems stay mostly uniform, giving the letters a clean silhouette with a handmade irregularity. Proportions are narrow with open counters, and many shapes show slight idiosyncrasies—subtle kinks, asymmetric joins, and gently varied stroke endings—creating a lively rhythm in text. Numerals follow the same tall, rounded construction and read clearly alongside the lowercase.
Well-suited to short-form display settings such as headlines, posters, and packaging where a compact footprint is helpful. It can also work for branding accents, pull quotes, and social graphics when a friendly, handcrafted tone is desired.
The overall tone is lighthearted and informal, with a slightly whimsical, hand-drawn character. Its narrow build and soft corners keep it approachable rather than strict, making it feel personable and conversational.
The design appears intended to blend the clarity of a simple sans with an intentionally human, lightly imperfect finish. Its condensed proportions suggest a focus on space-efficient display typography while maintaining a playful, approachable voice.
In the sample text, the tight width and tall ascenders/descenders produce a distinctive vertical texture and compact line length. The rounded finishing and mild irregularity help it avoid a sterile geometric look while staying simple and legible.