Sans Normal Nilay 5 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Fact' by ParaType; 'Belle Sans' by Park Street Studio; 'Core Sans N', 'Core Sans N SC', and 'Core Sans NR' by S-Core; 'Radiate Sans' by Studio Sun; and 'Artico' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, confident, contemporary, friendly, straightforward, energetic, impact, clarity, modernity, approachability, versatility, geometric, sturdy, compact apertures, rounded terminals, high legibility.
A heavy, geometric sans with broad proportions and smooth, rounded curves. Strokes are uniform and robust, with clean joins and largely closed or compact apertures that keep counters tight at smaller sizes. The lowercase shows single-storey forms where expected (notably the “a” and “g”), with simple, modern construction and short, efficient terminals. Numerals are sturdy and highly regular, and overall spacing reads even and stable, emphasizing a solid typographic “color.”
Well-suited for headlines, display typography, and brand marks where a strong, contemporary sans is needed. It will perform well on posters, packaging, signage, and UI elements like buttons or navigation labels where quick recognition and impact matter. For longer text blocks, it works best when set with generous size and spacing to avoid an overly dense page color.
The font communicates a confident, modern tone with a friendly edge from its rounded geometry. Its dense shapes and strong rhythm feel assertive and practical rather than delicate or editorial. The overall impression is direct, contemporary, and approachable—designed to be noticed without feeling ornamental.
The design appears intended as a modern, high-impact sans that balances geometric simplicity with friendly roundness. Its construction prioritizes immediate legibility and a confident presence, making it a practical choice for contemporary branding and attention-driven layouts.
Uppercase forms are clean and symmetrical with minimal stroke modulation, while letters like S and G lean toward compact, closed shaping that reinforces the bold, poster-ready feel. The italics/oblique are not shown; all samples read as straight, upright roman. In text, the strong weight creates a consistent dark texture that favors clarity and emphasis over airiness.