Sans Normal Vekol 5 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FS Koopman' and 'FS Koopman Variable' by Fontsmith; 'Sebino Soft' by Nine Font; 'Core Sans A', 'Core Sans AR', 'Core Sans E', and 'Core Sans ES' by S-Core; and 'Artico' and 'Artico Soft' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui text, editorial, branding, posters, packaging, friendly, casual, modern, approachable, informal, friendly italic, everyday readability, modern warmth, informal voice, rounded, humanist, soft terminals, open apertures, lively rhythm.
A rounded, slanted sans with smooth, continuous curves and softly finished stroke endings. The letterforms lean consistently, with a gentle handwritten rhythm despite being cleanly constructed and monoline in feel. Bowls and counters are generous and open, and many joins resolve with subtle curvature rather than sharp corners, giving the shapes a buoyant, flowing texture. Proportions are slightly varied from glyph to glyph, which adds personality while keeping an overall even, readable color.
It works well for UI copy, short-form editorial, and brand messaging where warmth and clarity are important. The smooth curves and open forms suit medium-size reading, while the energetic slant makes it effective for headlines, posters, and packaging that benefit from a personable tone.
The overall tone is friendly and conversational, with a light, upbeat energy. Its italic slant and rounded construction suggest motion and informality without becoming playful to the point of novelty, making it feel contemporary and approachable.
The design appears intended to provide an italic sans that feels friendly and human rather than strictly technical. By combining rounded geometry with a consistent slant and open counters, it aims for easy readability while adding an informal, contemporary voice.
Uppercase forms stay simple and rounded, while lowercase shows more character in letters like a, g, and y, reinforcing the human, informal voice. Numerals follow the same soft, rounded logic and sit comfortably alongside the text, supporting mixed alphanumeric settings such as interfaces or signage.