Sans Normal Wabus 5 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: ui text, branding, signage, headlines, editorial, modern, neutral, clean, friendly, functional, versatility, clarity, modernity, approachability, geometric, rounded, open apertures, even rhythm, crisp.
This sans serif has clean, geometric construction with smoothly rounded curves and largely uniform stroke thickness. Counters are spacious and the apertures read open, giving the letterforms a clear, even texture in text. Terminals are mostly straight and crisp, with gentle rounding in curved joins; overall proportions feel balanced rather than condensed or extended. The lowercase shows simple, single-storey forms (notably the a and g), supporting a straightforward, contemporary feel, while numerals are round and consistent with the letters.
It suits interface and product text where clarity and consistency are important, and it scales well into headings due to its clean geometry and open counters. The friendly neutrality also makes it a solid choice for contemporary branding, wayfinding/signage, and general editorial layouts that want a modern sans voice without eccentric details.
The overall tone is modern and neutral, with a friendly clarity that stays out of the way. Its rounded geometry softens the voice slightly, avoiding a technical or severe feel while remaining plainly functional.
The design appears intended as a versatile, contemporary workhorse sans: geometric enough to feel current, but restrained and readable for everyday use across display and text settings.
In the sample text, the font maintains consistent spacing and a stable rhythm across mixed-case passages, with smooth curves in C/O/Q and clear differentiation among similar shapes. The straightforward forms keep emphasis on content rather than stylistic flourish.