Sans Normal Arlir 5 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Catchfire' by Alan Smithee Studio; 'Arkit' by CAST; 'Qubo' by Hoftype; 'Camphor' by Monotype; and 'Core Gothic N', 'Core Sans N SC', and 'Core Sans NR' by S-Core (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui text, product design, editorial, wayfinding, presentations, clean, modern, neutral, friendly, functional, legibility, versatility, neutrality, modernity, clarity, geometric, rounded, open, plainspoken, balanced.
A clean sans with largely geometric construction and smooth, even curves. Strokes are uniform with minimal modulation, and terminals are mostly straight-cut with occasional gentle rounding where curves resolve. Counters are open and circular-to-oval, giving letters like O, Q, and e a clear, simple interior. Proportions feel balanced and straightforward, with a tidy baseline rhythm and uncomplicated joins; the lowercase shows a single-storey a and g, reinforcing a contemporary, approachable texture in running text. Numerals are simple and readable, with round forms in 0/8/9 and a plain, vertical 1.
Well-suited to interface copy, dashboards, and general-purpose product typography where clarity and consistency are key. It also fits editorial layouts and presentations that benefit from an unobtrusive, modern sans, and it can work for signage or labels thanks to its open forms and straightforward letter shapes.
The overall tone is neutral and modern, aiming for clarity over personality. Its rounded geometry and single-storey lowercase forms add a mild friendliness, while the even stroke weight keeps it matter-of-fact and professional.
Designed to provide a versatile, contemporary sans for everyday typography, prioritizing legibility and a clean, geometric voice. The simplified lowercase structure and even stroke treatment suggest an intent to stay neutral while remaining approachable in text and display settings.
The design maintains a consistent, calm rhythm across caps and lowercase, with generous apertures that help prevent shapes from closing up. Capital forms are straightforward and geometric, and the punctuation and spacing in the sample text suggest a measured, no-nonsense setting suitable for continuous reading.