Sans Normal Edlum 5 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Dean Gothic' by Blaze Type and 'NeoGram' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui labels, editorial, data display, captions, branding, modern, clean, dynamic, technical, space saving, legibility, modernity, emphasis, oblique, monoline, humanist, open counters, compact.
A compact, oblique sans with monoline strokes and smoothly rounded curves. Proportions are condensed with a tall x-height, producing a tight, efficient texture in words. Terminals are mostly clean and blunt, while bowls and counters stay open and evenly drawn, keeping forms clear despite the slant. The overall rhythm is steady and typographic, with consistent stroke behavior across caps, lowercase, and numerals.
Works well for UI labels, navigation, and compact interfaces where space is limited and a clear oblique emphasis is desired. The tall x-height and open counters support captions and editorial subheads, and the steady, monoline construction also suits data-forward layouts that mix text and numbers.
The slanted stance and lean proportions give the face an energetic, forward-moving tone while staying restrained and professional. It reads as contemporary and purposeful rather than decorative, lending a slightly technical, editorial feel in longer text.
Likely designed to provide a space-saving oblique sans that stays legible at small to medium sizes while offering a brisk, modern tone. The consistent, low-variation strokes and open shapes suggest an emphasis on clarity and reliable rhythm in continuous reading and interface contexts.
Uppercase shapes remain straightforward and geometric, and the lowercase maintains strong differentiation between similar forms (such as i/l and c/e) through clear apertures and simple construction. Numerals follow the same compact, oblique logic, aligning visually with the letterforms for mixed alphanumeric settings.