Sans Normal Arbil 5 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Urania' by Hoftype and 'Recht' by Mint Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui text, product design, editorial, signage, presentations, clean, modern, friendly, neutral, approachable, everyday legibility, neutral utility, approachable tone, modern clarity, humanist, rounded, soft corners, open apertures, generous counters.
A clean sans with gently rounded curves and softly finished joins that keep the texture smooth and even. Uppercase forms are straightforward and geometric-leaning, while the lowercase introduces more humanist warmth through open apertures and slightly organic shaping. Bowls and counters are generous, and terminals tend to feel blunt rather than sharply cut, helping maintain clarity at text sizes. Numerals follow the same understated, rounded construction for a cohesive typographic color across mixed content.
It suits interface copy, dashboards, and product UI where a steady, unobtrusive texture helps long-form readability. The clear shapes and open counters also work well for wayfinding and signage, while its neutral tone makes it a dependable choice for presentations, reports, and editorial layouts that need a modern sans voice without overt stylistic flair.
The overall tone is calm, contemporary, and approachable—professional without feeling cold. Its rounded construction and open forms give it a friendly, service-oriented voice suited to everyday communication.
The design appears aimed at a versatile, contemporary sans that balances geometric simplicity with humanist warmth. It prioritizes legibility and an even reading rhythm while adding subtle softness for a more approachable character.
Across the sample text, spacing and proportions produce an even rhythm with minimal visual noise, and the letterforms stay legible in dense lines. The design reads as a practical, general-purpose sans with enough softness to feel welcoming in brand and interface contexts.