Sans Normal Sanaj 5 is a regular weight, very narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, playful, friendly, retro, handmade, casual, space-saving, approachability, legibility, personality, condensed, rounded, soft, quirky, airy.
A condensed sans with a consistent monoline stroke and softly rounded terminals. The overall geometry is built from simple, clean curves and straight stems, producing open counters and a light, uncluttered texture. Proportions are tall and narrow, with compact bowls and compact apertures that keep words tight while remaining legible. Subtle irregularities in curves and joins give it a gently informal, drawn feel without becoming rough or distressed.
Works well for headlines, short copy, and display settings where a compact footprint is useful—posters, packaging, labels, and storefront/signage. The consistent stroke and open counters also make it serviceable for brief paragraphs or captions when you want a friendly, informal voice without heavy stylistic distraction.
The tone is upbeat and approachable, with a slightly whimsical, mid-century poster flavor. Its narrow, rounded forms feel friendly rather than technical, suggesting a casual voice suited to cheerful messaging and lighthearted branding.
Likely designed to provide a space-saving, highly legible condensed sans with a warm, slightly hand-drawn character. The aim appears to be an easygoing display and branding tool that maintains clarity while adding personality through rounded shaping and gentle quirk.
The figures follow the same tall, narrow logic as the letters, reading clearly in continuous text. Round letters (like O and Q) stay vertically oriented and compact, reinforcing the condensed rhythm; dots and small details (like the i/j) are simple and unobtrusive, helping the font stay clean in paragraphs.