Sans Normal Nelas 5 is a very bold, very wide, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Arlen' by Groteskly Yours and 'Aksen' by Tokotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, bold, friendly, confident, playful, modern, impact, approachability, modernity, clarity, display strength, rounded, soft corners, high impact, chunky, geometric.
A heavy, rounded sans with broad proportions and a large x-height. Strokes are thick and even, with softened corners and generously curved bowls that create a smooth, pillowy silhouette. Counters are open and fairly large for the weight, keeping forms readable while maintaining strong color. Terminals are clean and blunt; joins are sturdy, producing a compact, impactful rhythm across lines of text.
Best suited to short-form, high-visibility text such as headlines, posters, logos/wordmarks, packaging fronts, and bold signage. It can work for brief blocks of copy when ample size and spacing are available, but its dense weight favors display typography over long reading.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, combining assertive weight with soft geometry. It reads as contemporary and energetic rather than formal, with a friendly, slightly playful warmth that suits attention-grabbing typography.
Designed to deliver maximum visual presence with a friendly, rounded sans voice. The intent appears to balance strong impact and modern geometric structure with softened edges for approachability and broad, accessible appeal.
Round letters like O/C/G lean strongly geometric, while diagonals (K, V, W, X, Y) are wide and stable, reinforcing a big, poster-like stance. Numerals appear similarly weighty and rounded, designed to match the letterforms and hold their own in display settings.