Sans Normal Selen 5 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: ui labels, children’s media, packaging, posters, brand accents, friendly, casual, playful, approachable, handmade, approachability, informality, everyday readability, softened modernism, playful clarity, rounded, soft terminals, humanist, monoline, open counters.
A rounded, monoline sans with softly tapered terminals and gently uneven, hand-drawn-like stroke behavior. Curves are smooth and slightly squarish in places, with open apertures and clear, simple construction. Proportions are compact and tidy, with modest ascenders and descenders, and a rhythmic but subtly organic spacing that keeps text feeling light and informal rather than rigidly mechanical.
Works well for interface labels, short messages, and casual reading where a friendly voice is desired. It also suits packaging, café-style signage, children’s or educational materials, and headline or subhead accents in posters and social graphics where warmth and informality help set the tone.
The overall tone is warm and easygoing, with a playful, personable character that reads as informal and friendly. Its softened forms and slight irregularities give it a handmade charm, suggesting approachability over precision.
Likely designed to provide a clean sans foundation with softened geometry and a lightly handmade feel, balancing everyday legibility with an approachable personality. The restrained detailing and consistent rounding suggest a focus on versatile, cheerful communication rather than strict neutrality.
The alphabet shows consistent rounding across joins and corners, avoiding sharp angles; even diagonals and intersections are softened. Numerals follow the same gentle, casual logic, staying legible while retaining the font’s relaxed, human touch.