Sans Normal Hoduf 5 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Marlin Sans' and 'Marlin Soft' by FontMesa (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui text, app branding, wayfinding, packaging, headlines, modern, friendly, clean, tech, legibility, approachability, modernity, simplicity, rounded, geometric, monoline, open counters, soft corners.
A rounded geometric sans with monoline strokes and generously curved terminals. Forms lean on circular bowls and smooth arcs, with open apertures and compact joins that keep counters clear at text sizes. Corners are softened throughout (notably in diagonals and junctions), giving letters a slightly pill‑shaped, engineered feel rather than sharp geometry. Numerals follow the same rounded construction, with simple, even curves and unobtrusive terminals.
Well suited to UI and product typography where clarity and a modern, rounded voice are needed, including dashboards, settings screens, and onboarding. It also works for contemporary branding, packaging, and signage that benefits from a friendly geometric look, and for short headlines where the rounded terminals become a defining stylistic cue.
The overall tone is contemporary and approachable, combining a clean, tech-forward precision with softened edges that feel friendly rather than clinical. Its smooth rhythm and restrained detailing make it read as calm, functional, and slightly playful in larger settings.
The design appears intended to deliver a straightforward, highly legible sans built from clean geometric primitives, softened to feel more welcoming in everyday reading. It prioritizes consistency and smoothness across cases and numerals to support both interface and branding contexts.
Round punctuation dots and consistent stroke endings reinforce the cohesive, rounded system. Uppercase shapes stay simple and legible, while lowercase maintains a steady, even texture in paragraphs without calligraphic modulation.