Sans Normal Gurab 5 is a light, very narrow, monoline, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, book covers, quotes, friendly, hand-drawn, casual, quirky, airy, space-saving, approachability, hand-lettered feel, clean display, condensed, rounded, open, clean, playful.
A tall, condensed sans with monoline strokes and softly rounded terminals. Curves are simple and open, with narrow bowls and generous interior counters that keep forms readable despite the slim proportions. The lowercase follows a straightforward, print-like construction with modest ascenders and descenders and a relatively small x-height, while capitals are similarly narrow and evenly spaced. Figures share the same slim, rounded geometry, giving text a consistent vertical rhythm and a lightly animated texture.
This font is well suited to posters, headlines, and short editorial titles where a tall, compact footprint is useful. It can also work for packaging, book covers, and pull quotes that benefit from a casual, approachable voice, especially when set with comfortable tracking and leading.
The overall tone feels friendly and informal, like neat marker lettering or a carefully drawn note. Its slim proportions and rounded endings add a gentle, approachable character, while the condensed rhythm lends a slightly quirky, whimsical voice.
The design appears intended to provide a simple, personable sans that mimics tidy hand lettering while staying clean and consistent for setting text. Its condensed proportions suggest an aim to fit more characters into tight spaces without losing clarity.
The design reads cleanly at display sizes, with noticeable vertical emphasis and a calm, even stroke presence. Spacing appears balanced for its narrow build, helping lines of text look orderly without feeling rigid.