Sans Normal Verol 5 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Clear Sans Screen' and 'Clear Sans Text' by Positype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui text, editorial, web, branding, presentations, modern, clean, friendly, informal, approachable, readability, modernity, clarity, friendly tone, humanist, rounded, open, airy, smooth.
This typeface is an oblique sans with smooth, rounded curves and a steady, even stroke. Letterforms are largely built from circular and elliptical construction, with open apertures and generous internal counters that keep the texture light. Terminals are clean and gently finished, and the overall rhythm is consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals, with a straightforward, contemporary geometry that stays readable in running text.
It works well for interface copy, web typography, and general editorial settings where an italic voice is needed without sacrificing clarity. The open counters and smooth curves also make it a good fit for modern branding, presentations, and short marketing lines where a friendly, contemporary tone is desired.
The slanted stance and rounded construction give it a conversational, easygoing tone rather than a rigidly technical one. It feels contemporary and approachable, with a friendly clarity that suits everyday communication and UI-adjacent branding without becoming overly formal.
The design appears intended to provide a clear, modern italic companion with rounded geometry and comfortable readability. Its construction prioritizes a clean texture and approachable tone, balancing geometric simplicity with enough softness to perform in continuous text.
Uppercase shapes keep a simple, geometric logic, while lowercase forms lean slightly more humanist in their joins and bowls, helping paragraphs flow smoothly. Numerals follow the same rounded, open style, supporting a cohesive look when text and figures are mixed.