Sans Normal Segig 5 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: ui labels, app interfaces, signage, posters, packaging, friendly, casual, modern, approachable, clean, approachability, clarity, simplicity, modern utility, rounded, soft terminals, open apertures, monoline, humanist.
A compact, rounded sans with monoline strokes and softly eased terminals. Curves are built from simple circular and elliptical forms, giving counters a smooth, even color, while verticals remain straight and clean. The drawing favors open apertures (notably in forms like C, S, and e) and avoids sharp corners, producing a gentle rhythm in text. Uppercase proportions are tidy and restrained, and lowercase shapes stay simple and legible, with a single-storey a and g contributing to an informal, contemporary feel. Numerals follow the same rounded construction for consistent texture alongside text.
Well-suited to UI labels, menus, and interface typography where a compact, easygoing sans is needed. It also works for wayfinding and signage thanks to clear letterforms and open counters, and can support casual branding, packaging, and mid-size editorial callouts where a friendly tone is desired.
The overall tone is friendly and practical, with a soft, contemporary voice rather than a technical or corporate one. Its rounded construction reads approachable and calm, lending a lightly playful character without becoming novelty.
The design appears intended to provide a clean, contemporary sans with softened geometry—balancing straightforward readability with a warmer, more approachable personality. Its simplified lowercase and rounded structure suggest a focus on clarity and an inviting, everyday aesthetic.
Stroke endings tend to be subtly rounded rather than abruptly cut, which helps maintain a smooth flow at small sizes. The forms keep a consistent simplicity across cases, and the punctuation in the sample text blends in without drawing attention, supporting continuous reading.