Sans Normal Obram 5 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Allrounder Grotesk' by Identity Letters and 'Pelita' by Lafontype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, friendly, punchy, modern, robust, playful, impact, approachability, clarity, display readability, rounded, soft corners, blocky, compact, high impact.
A heavy, rounded sans with compact proportions and softly squared curves. Strokes are monolinear and dense, with generous counters that stay open even at this weight. Terminals are blunt and clean, and the overall drawing favors sturdy geometry over finesse, producing a consistent, poster-ready texture. The lowercase is straightforward and utilitarian, with simple, single-storey forms and a short crossbar on “t”; numerals are wide and stable with strong, even silhouettes.
Best suited for headlines, display typography, and short-to-medium blocks where maximum impact and clarity are needed. It performs well in branding, packaging, and signage systems that benefit from a sturdy, friendly voice and strong figure/ground contrast.
The tone is confident and approachable, combining a solid, no-nonsense presence with a friendly, slightly playful softness. It reads as contemporary and energetic, suited to messaging that needs to feel bold without becoming aggressive.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, high-impact sans that remains readable and approachable at large sizes. Its rounded construction and blunt terminals suggest a focus on versatile display use, pairing bold presence with clean, uncomplicated forms.
The sample text shows strong line-by-line color and rhythm at large sizes, with clear differentiation between key shapes (e.g., round letters vs. straight-sided forms). The weight and compact spacing create a tight, impactful block, making it especially effective when set with ample leading or in short bursts of text.