Sans Normal Bylaw 5 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Frutiger Next Paneuropean', 'Neue Frutiger', 'Neue Frutiger Arabic', 'Neue Frutiger Cyrillic', 'Neue Frutiger Georgian', 'Neue Frutiger Hebrew', 'Neue Frutiger Paneuropean', 'Neue Frutiger Thai', and 'Neue Frutiger Vietnamese' by Linotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui text, web content, editorial, brand systems, signage, modern, neutral, clean, functional, friendly, clarity, versatility, modernity, legibility, simplicity, geometric, monolinear, rounded, open apertures, even rhythm.
A clean sans with largely geometric construction and monolinear strokes. Round letters lean toward near-circular bowls with smooth joins, while straight-sided forms keep crisp, square terminals and simple geometry. Counters are open and generously sized, and the overall spacing reads even and steady, producing a calm texture in paragraphs. Numerals follow the same straightforward, single-stroke logic, with clear curves and uncomplicated shapes.
It performs well for interface text, web layouts, and general editorial typography where a steady, uncluttered rhythm is important. The open counters and clear numeral forms also support dashboards, wayfinding, and brand systems that need a dependable, modern sans.
The tone is modern and neutral, prioritizing clarity over personality. Its rounded geometry adds a mild friendliness, but the overall feel remains professional and restrained, making it suitable for information-forward settings.
The design appears intended as a versatile, general-purpose sans built around simple geometric forms and consistent stroke behavior. It aims to deliver a contemporary look with unobtrusive readability for everyday communication.
Uppercase forms appear clean and simplified, with consistent stroke endings and minimal ornament. Lowercase maintains a contemporary, single-storey-style simplicity in key shapes and keeps details sparse, supporting legibility at a range of sizes.