Sans Normal Orreg 5 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Avanti' by Glowtype, 'LCT Picon' by LCT, 'Antry Sans' by Mans Greback, and 'Sans Beam' by Stawix (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, logos, assertive, industrial, sporty, contemporary, utilitarian, impact, space saving, clarity, modernity, branding, compact, blocky, rounded, dense, punchy.
A compact, heavy sans with dense color and minimal stroke modulation. Letterforms are built from straightforward geometric curves and sturdy verticals, with generously rounded corners that keep the weight from feeling sharp. Counters are relatively tight and apertures are small, giving the design a solid, compressed rhythm; shapes like C, G, S, and 2 show smooth, continuous curvature rather than angular construction. Terminals are mostly flat and blunt, and overall spacing reads firm and economical, producing strong impact in both uppercase and lowercase.
This font works best for short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, signage, and packaging where dense black shape and compact width are assets. It can also support logo wordmarks and badges that need a sturdy, contemporary sans tone, particularly when set at larger sizes.
The overall tone is bold and no-nonsense, leaning toward an industrial and sporty voice. Its compact heft feels confident and attention-grabbing, with a modern, workmanlike presence suited to loud headlines and punchy statements.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch in a compact footprint, using simple geometric shaping and rounded detailing to stay friendly while remaining forceful. It prioritizes bold presence and consistent texture over delicacy, making it well suited to assertive display typography.
Uppercase forms appear especially uniform and block-forward, while the lowercase retains simple, single-storey constructions and sturdy stems that keep the texture consistent. Numerals match the letterforms closely, with rounded bowls and compact proportions that read clearly at display sizes.