Sans Normal Dilin 5 is a light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: ui text, branding, headlines, editorial, signage, clean, modern, minimal, airy, neutral, clarity, modern utility, neutral branding, geometric purity, geometric, monoline, rounded, open counters, crisp terminals.
A clean geometric sans with monoline strokes and broadly circular bowls. Curves are smooth and even, with open counters and generous internal space, while verticals feel steady and straight. Terminals are mostly plain and crisp, with subtle rounding at joins that keeps the texture calm rather than sharp. Lowercase forms are simple and legible, pairing round letters (o, e, c) with straightforward stems (n, m, h), and the figures follow the same restrained, circular construction.
This face works well for interface typography, product branding, and clean headline settings where a modern, neutral voice is desired. Its open counters and simple construction also suit editorial subheads, captions, and signage where clarity at a range of sizes is important.
The overall tone is contemporary and understated, conveying clarity and approachability rather than personality-driven flair. Its open shapes and quiet rhythm read as calm, professional, and design-forward, with an “architectural” neatness suited to modern layouts.
The font appears designed to provide a versatile geometric sans for contemporary communication—prioritizing clarity, consistency, and a tidy, minimal texture across letters and numbers.
The design emphasizes circular geometry in O/Q/0 and other round forms, producing an even, consistent color in text. Numerals appear uncomplicated and readable, matching the letterforms’ straightforward construction and maintaining a cohesive, minimal feel.