Sans Normal Opnem 5 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, assertive, friendly, retro, editorial, playful, attention, approachability, nostalgia, display impact, clarity, rounded, soft-cornered, sturdy, punchy, high-ink.
A heavy, rounded sans with broad proportions and a compact, blocky build. Strokes are thick with gently modulated contrast and mostly soft, slightly flared terminals, giving counters and joins a warm, sculpted feel. Curves are full and circular, while straight strokes remain firm and stable; diagonals and bowls read as slightly elastic rather than rigidly geometric. The overall rhythm is energetic, with noticeable width differences across letters and strong silhouettes that stay clear at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, short statements, and branding where strong, rounded letterforms should feel welcoming rather than aggressive. It performs well for posters, packaging, and signage, and can be used for subheads or short bursts of text when ample size and spacing are available.
The tone is confident and approachable, balancing a solid, poster-like presence with a mildly quirky, vintage warmth. Its rounded forms and soft terminals keep it from feeling harsh, while the weight and width lend it a bold, attention-getting voice.
The design appears intended to deliver high-impact display typography with a friendly, retro-leaning personality—combining stout proportions, rounded construction, and soft terminals to create a distinctive, readable voice in large sizes.
Uppercase forms feel stately and headline-oriented, while lowercase shapes remain simple and open, preserving legibility despite the heavy weight. Numerals are robust and rounded, matching the letterforms for cohesive signage and branding use.