Sans Normal Hoduy 5 is a light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: ui text, body text, branding, packaging, signage, clean, friendly, modern, approachable, neutral, versatility, readability, approachability, modernity, rounded, open apertures, monoline, soft terminals, humanist.
A rounded, monoline sans with softly finished terminals and gently curved joins. The forms lean on circular and elliptical geometry, giving bowls and counters a smooth, even rhythm, while strokes remain consistent and uncluttered. Counters are open and legible, and the overall spacing reads balanced without feeling rigid, with simple, contemporary numeral shapes that match the letterforms’ softness.
This font suits user interfaces, product experiences, and general-purpose typography where a clean, approachable sans is needed. It should work well for short-to-medium editorial copy, consumer branding, packaging, and clear wayfinding or signage that benefits from open counters and a gentle, contemporary feel.
The overall tone feels calm and personable, with a modern simplicity that avoids sharpness or strict technical severity. Its rounded construction lends a friendly, inviting voice while staying neutral enough for everyday interface and editorial use.
The design appears intended as a versatile everyday sans that prioritizes clarity and friendliness through rounded geometry and consistent stroke weight. It aims for broad usability across digital and print contexts while maintaining a modern, approachable personality.
Round characters like O/C/G and the lowercase bowls maintain a cohesive circular logic, and the lowercase uses straightforward single-storey forms that keep the texture light and readable. The punctuation and figures shown integrate smoothly, maintaining the same soft, clean stroke endings as the letters.