Sans Normal Mylab 5 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Frutiger Next Paneuropean' by Linotype, 'Clearface Gothic SB' and 'Clearface Gothic SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, 'Cleargothic Pro' by SoftMaker, 'Newbery Sans Pro' by Sudtipos, and 'Clearface Gothic' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, friendly, punchy, retro, playful, approachable, impact, approachability, display legibility, brand voice, retro flavor, rounded, bulky, soft corners, compact, bouncy.
A heavy, rounded sans with compact proportions and broad, confident strokes. Curves are generously filled and terminals are smoothly finished, giving counters a slightly compressed, ink-trap-free look with strong interior whitespace. The uppercase is blocky and stable, while the lowercase has a lively, slightly irregular rhythm with single-storey forms and short, sturdy joins. Numerals match the weight and roundness, reading as solid, poster-ready figures.
Best suited to display work where weight and roundness can carry personality: headlines, posters, logos/wordmarks, packaging, and short-callout signage. It can work for brief blocks of text, but the heavy color and compact counters favor larger sizes and spacious layouts.
The overall tone is bold and approachable rather than severe, combining a friendly softness with high-impact mass. Its rounded geometry and chunky silhouettes evoke a casual, retro-leaning voice suited to upbeat messaging and attention-getting headlines.
Designed to deliver maximum impact with a warm, rounded feel—prioritizing bold presence, clear silhouettes, and a friendly, contemporary-retro character for display typography.
Round letters like O/C/G/Q are notably full and circular, and the lowercase relies on simple, familiar constructions that keep shapes clear at a glance. The density is high, so texture becomes dark and uniform in paragraphs, with a strong, rhythmic beat in larger sizes.