Sans Normal Godam 5 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Benton Sans' and 'Benton Sans Std' by Font Bureau and 'LFT Etica' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui labels, dashboards, data display, captions, signage, modern, clean, efficient, technical, neutral, emphasis, clarity, space saving, modern utility, humanist, oblique, rounded, open apertures, monoline.
A compact, oblique sans with monoline strokes and softly rounded curves. Proportions are relatively narrow with a steady rhythm, and the italic slant is consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures. Counters are open and simple, terminals are clean and unadorned, and joins stay smooth rather than angular. The lowercase shows straightforward, utilitarian construction with clear differentiation between similar forms, while the numerals follow the same restrained, even-stroke logic.
Well-suited to interface typography where a compact, slanted sans can add emphasis in labels, controls, and navigation. It also fits information-forward contexts such as dashboards, charts, and technical documentation, and can work for concise headlines or captions where a clean oblique voice is desired.
The overall tone feels modern and workmanlike, leaning more toward clarity and efficiency than personality. Its slanted stance adds a sense of motion and emphasis without becoming flamboyant, keeping the impression crisp and contemporary.
The design appears intended to provide a straightforward oblique companion for modern sans typography—prioritizing clarity, compactness, and consistent rhythm while adding a subtle forward energy for emphasis in contemporary layouts.
In text, the spacing reads even and the slant produces a cohesive forward flow. Round letters keep a stable, geometric feel, while straight-sided forms remain calm and minimally expressive, supporting a consistent typographic color across lines.