Sans Normal Tamol 5 is a light, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazines, branding, posters, packaging, editorial, fashion, luxury, dramatic, refined, elegance, impact, refinement, modern luxury, editorial tone, crisp, sleek, calligraphic, airy, sculptural.
A high-contrast display face with razor-thin hairlines and strong, dark main strokes, producing a crisp black-and-white rhythm. Curves are smooth and round with sharply tapered terminals, and several glyphs show elegant, calligraphic-like entry/exit strokes (notably in J, Q, S, and some numerals). The design feels open and slightly expanded, with generous counters, long verticals, and clean, unmodulated stems where the thick strokes dominate. Numerals mirror the same contrast and sculpted curves, with delicate joins and fine finishing strokes that emphasize precision at larger sizes.
Best suited for headlines, subheads, fashion/editorial layouts, and premium brand identities where its contrast can be appreciated. It can also work for posters, invitations, and packaging when printed or rendered large enough to preserve the hairlines and fine terminals.
The overall tone is polished and high-end, balancing restraint with drama. Its sharp contrast and airy hairlines convey a boutique/editorial sensibility—confident, poised, and slightly theatrical—suited to upscale branding and headlines rather than utilitarian text.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary, fashion-forward display voice built on smooth geometric bowls and extreme stroke contrast. It prioritizes elegance and visual impact, using delicate finishing strokes and open spacing to create a luxe, editorial presence.
In the sample text, the thin strokes and hairline terminals become a defining texture, giving words a refined sparkle but also making small details visually fragile at smaller sizes or on low-resolution output. Round letters like O and C read smooth and expansive, while diagonal forms and crossed strokes (such as in K and X) add a precise, chiseled character to the texture.