Sans Normal Bydes 5 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Hurme Geometric Sans 1 & 2' and 'Hurme Geometric Sans No. 3' by Hurme and 'MD Grotesque' by Margarita Dyakovich (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui text, app design, web copy, branding, signage, clean, modern, neutral, friendly, efficient, clarity, versatility, neutrality, modernity, simplicity, rounded, geometric, open, even, minimal.
A clean sans with softly rounded geometry and evenly modulated strokes. Curves are smooth and near-circular (notably in C, O, Q, and 0), while terminals are mostly straight and neatly finished, giving a crisp, contemporary rhythm. Proportions feel balanced and open: counters are generous, spacing is steady, and the lowercase maintains clear, simple forms with single‑storey a and g. Numerals follow the same straightforward construction, with uncomplicated shapes and consistent weight to match the text.
Well-suited to interface text, dashboards, and general web copy where a consistent, even typographic color is needed. Its clear letterforms and open counters also make it a solid choice for wayfinding, product labeling, and restrained branding systems that prefer a modern, geometric sans presence.
The overall tone is modern and neutral with a slight friendliness from the rounded bowls and open apertures. It reads as calm and practical rather than expressive, aiming for clarity and an unobtrusive voice in running text and UI-like settings.
The design appears intended as a versatile, contemporary sans focused on legibility and visual consistency. By keeping forms simple, round, and evenly weighted, it aims to perform reliably across headings and paragraph settings without calling attention to itself.
Uppercase forms lean geometric with broad curves and simple joins; diagonals (V, W, X, Y) are clean and angular without excessive flare. Descenders (g, j, p, q, y) are modest and controlled, supporting tidy line spacing and consistent texture in paragraphs.