Sans Normal Poboh 5 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Amberly' by DearType and 'Hanley Pro' by District 62 Studio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: packaging, posters, headlines, branding, children's, playful, friendly, handmade, casual, chunky, approachability, handmade charm, high impact, playful tone, friendly branding, rounded, bouncy, soft terminals, irregular, informal.
A rounded sans with heavy, soft-edged strokes and gently irregular contours that feel hand-shaped rather than mechanically uniform. Curves dominate the construction, with blobby bowls and slightly uneven joins that create a lively rhythm across words. Terminals are mostly rounded or softly tapered, and counters stay fairly open for the weight, keeping letters readable at display sizes. Proportions vary subtly from glyph to glyph, giving the alphabet an organic, variable-width texture without leaning into a true script.
This font suits packaging, posters, and brand marks where an upbeat, approachable voice is needed. It performs especially well in short headlines, labels, and signage, and can also work for children’s or family-oriented materials where friendliness and visibility are priorities.
The overall tone is warm, approachable, and a little mischievous, like marker lettering refined into a consistent typeface. Its bouncy forms and imperfect edges add personality and humor, making text feel conversational rather than formal.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, rounded sans feel with an intentionally handmade wobble—prioritizing charm and immediacy over strict geometric precision. Its shapes aim to stay legible while injecting personality through soft terminals, inflated curves, and subtly varied widths.
Capitals and lowercase share the same soft, rounded DNA, helping mixed-case settings look cohesive. Numerals are similarly chunky and friendly, with curved silhouettes that match the letterforms. The texture of paragraphs is intentionally lively, so it reads as characterful rather than strictly neutral.