Sans Normal Rageh 5 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Noche' by 38-lineart, 'Bilya Layered' by Cerri Antonio, 'Fixga' by Formatype Foundry, 'Nevaeh' by Kufic Studio, and 'Donuto' by Roman Melikhov (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, posters, headlines, branding, playful, friendly, bubbly, casual, youthful, approachability, playfulness, display impact, handmade feel, rounded, soft, chunky, hand-drawn, bouncy.
A heavy, rounded sans with soft terminals and strongly curved joins throughout. Strokes are thick and consistent, with slightly irregular contours that read as hand-drawn rather than mechanically perfect. Counters are open and generously rounded, and the overall rhythm feels bouncy, with mild shape and width variation across letters. The lowercase uses simple, single-storey forms, and the figures follow the same blobby, curved construction for a cohesive texture in text.
Well suited to display roles such as playful branding, product packaging, posters, and social graphics where a friendly voice is desired. It also fits children’s and family-oriented content, informal signage, and short headline copy where its chunky texture can be a feature rather than a distraction.
The tone is cheerful and approachable, with a cartoon-like warmth that feels informal and inviting. Its softened geometry and gentle irregularity suggest friendliness and humor rather than precision or seriousness.
Likely designed to provide a bold, approachable display voice with rounded, hand-made character and strong legibility at headline sizes. The emphasis appears to be on friendliness and personality, using soft corners and bouncy proportions to create an energetic, welcoming feel.
At larger sizes the rounded forms look smooth and characterful, while at smaller sizes the thick strokes and tight inner counters can make details (like small apertures and dots) feel compact. The font’s slightly uneven outlines add charm and movement, giving headlines a lively, handmade presence.