Sans Normal Atlem 5 is a light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: ui text, body text, editorial, forms, wayfinding, clean, modern, neutral, friendly, practical, utility, readability, neutral branding, clarity, general purpose, open apertures, round terminals, even rhythm, generous spacing, high legibility.
A clean sans with rounded bowls and softly finished terminals, balancing straight stems with smooth, circular curves. Strokes are consistent and calm, with open counters and clear apertures that keep letters readable at text sizes. Proportions feel slightly geometric in the round letters while maintaining a human, readable rhythm in mixed-case text, with a simple two-storey-style clarity avoided in favor of straightforward single-storey forms where visible. Numerals are plain and evenly drawn, matching the letterforms with simple, open shapes and steady alignment.
Well suited to interface copy, product and web typography, and general-purpose body text where clarity and consistency matter. It should also perform well for signage and informational settings thanks to its open counters and straightforward shapes.
The overall tone is modern and unobtrusive, aiming to stay out of the way while reading. Its rounded shaping and open forms add a mild friendliness without becoming playful, giving it a practical, contemporary voice suited to everyday communication.
The design appears intended as a versatile, no-nonsense sans that prioritizes legibility and a smooth reading texture. It aims for a contemporary, broadly usable voice with gentle rounded features to keep the texture approachable in continuous text.
Uppercase forms read crisp and balanced, with wide, open curves in C/G/O and a neatly proportioned S. Lowercase letters maintain clear distinctions (notably i/l/j and c/e), and the punctuation in the sample text appears sturdy and readable at paragraph scale.