Sans Normal Asnal 5 is a regular weight, normal width, monoline, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: ui text, product design, wayfinding, editorial, branding, clean, modern, neutral, approachable, technical, clarity, versatility, modernization, neutrality, legibility, geometric, open counters, high contrast joins, rounded terminals, crisp.
This typeface is a clean sans with a predominantly geometric construction: circular bowls, smooth curves, and straight stems meet with crisp, decisive joins. Strokes appear even and consistent, with rounded curves that keep forms open and legible; counters in letters like O, C, and e read wide and clear. Proportions lean toward a compact lowercase with relatively short ascenders and descenders, while uppercase letters sit with simple, unadorned structures and straightforward diagonals. Numerals are simple and contemporary, with a clear, open “4,” a rounded “8,” and a “1” that reads as a plain vertical stroke.
It suits user interfaces, product copy, and general-purpose typography where clarity and a neutral voice are needed. The geometric shapes and open counters also make it a strong option for signage and wayfinding, as well as modern branding systems and clean editorial layouts that favor a contemporary sans.
The overall tone is modern and restrained, aiming for clarity over personality. Its geometric calm and open shapes give it an approachable, contemporary feel that can also read as mildly technical or interface-oriented when set large.
The design appears intended as a versatile, modern workhorse sans that prioritizes straightforward construction and consistent geometry. It balances a clean, contemporary look with familiar letterforms to stay readable and adaptable across a wide range of applications.
Round forms stay consistent across the set, and the rhythm in text is even, with minimal modulation or decorative detailing. The lowercase shows familiar, conventional shapes (single-storey a and g), reinforcing a friendly, utilitarian voice that remains crisp in display sizes.