Sans Normal Semim 5 is a regular weight, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: ui labels, packaging, children’s, posters, editorial, friendly, casual, playful, hand-drawn, approachable, friendly text, casual branding, human warmth, simple clarity, rounded, soft, humanist, informal, open.
A softly rounded sans with monoline strokes and gently irregular, hand-drawn modulation in curves and terminals. Proportions are compact and tall-leaning, with open counters and simple, uncluttered constructions that keep shapes clear at text sizes. Corners are consistently eased, joins are smooth, and circular letters lean toward oval forms, giving the alphabet an easy rhythm without strict geometric rigidity. Numerals and lowercase follow the same simplified, rounded logic, with straightforward forms and generous interior space.
Well suited to short-to-medium text where a relaxed, personable feel is desired, such as UI labels, packaging copy, educational materials, and cheerful editorial sidebars. It also works effectively for headings and posters that benefit from a friendly, hand-drawn flavor without becoming overly decorative.
The overall tone is warm and informal, suggesting a friendly, conversational voice rather than a strictly corporate one. Subtle quirks in shape and spacing add a playful, human touch that feels approachable and slightly whimsical.
The design appears intended to provide an easygoing sans voice with clean readability, combining simple monoline construction with gentle, hand-drawn softness. It aims to feel modern and functional while remaining inviting and characterful.
The set maintains consistent stroke color and spacing across caps, lowercase, and figures, while retaining small natural variations that prevent it from feeling mechanical. The narrow, tall structure gives lines a light, airy texture, and the open apertures help maintain legibility in continuous text.