Sans Normal Saluy 5 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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A condensed, monoline sans with softly rounded terminals and gently irregular stroke behavior that suggests a hand-rendered origin. Curves are built from narrow ovals and tall counters, giving the alphabet a vertically stretched rhythm and open, breathable interior space despite the tight width. Corners are eased rather than sharp, and many joins show slight wobble and asymmetry that keeps repeated forms from feeling mechanically identical. Numerals follow the same tall, narrow construction, maintaining consistent stroke thickness and a relaxed, sketch-like finish.
Well-suited to compact headlines, posters, packaging callouts, and branding where a friendly, handmade voice is desired and space is limited horizontally. It also works for short captions or social media graphics when you want a casual, approachable tone without resorting to a script style.
The overall tone is warm and personable, with a lightly whimsical, handwritten energy. Its narrow, upright stance feels neat and orderly, while the subtle irregularities add charm and human presence, making it feel more conversational than corporate.
The design appears intended to provide a narrow, space-efficient sans that reads clearly while retaining a handcrafted personality. By combining simple geometric-like rounds with subtle imperfections, it aims to feel both tidy and human, balancing legibility with charm.
In text, the condensed proportions create a strong vertical cadence and noticeable line texture, especially where repeated straight stems appear. The rounded terminals and open shapes help prevent the narrow forms from feeling cramped, but the hand-drawn unevenness remains a defining part of the texture at reading sizes.