Sans Normal Rikem 5 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, posters, signage, branding, friendly, informal, approachable, playful, casual, humanized sans, friendly tone, casual display, playful branding, rounded, soft terminals, hand-drawn, monoline, quirky.
A rounded, monoline sans with softly curved strokes and slightly irregular, hand-drawn construction. Curves are built from generous arcs and near-circular bowls, while joins and terminals stay smooth rather than sharp. Proportions vary from glyph to glyph, giving the alphabet a lightly uneven rhythm; straight stems are subtly bowed and counters remain open and legible. Numerals follow the same gentle, simplified geometry, with continuous curves and minimal angularity.
Well suited to applications that benefit from an approachable voice—children’s materials, casual branding, packaging, menus, and display copy. It can also work for short UI labels or signage where a friendly, non-authoritative tone is desired.
The overall tone is warm and personable, with a casual, lightly whimsical feel. Its imperfect, human rhythm reads as friendly and relaxed rather than technical or corporate.
The design appears intended to deliver a clean sans foundation with a hand-made, rounded finish—prioritizing warmth and approachability while keeping letterforms simple and readable.
In text, the rounded forms and soft endings keep lines looking airy, while the slight irregularities add character. Uppercase shapes stay simple and open, and the lowercase maintains a compact, unpretentious presence that supports conversational reading.