Sans Normal Amlum 5 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, upright, tall x-height, monospaced font visually similar to 'Kometa' by Kiril Zlatkov Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: code, ui labels, data tables, spec sheets, technical docs, utilitarian, technical, matter-of-fact, retro, industrial, alignment, legibility, system text, terminal style, information display, square, compact, sturdy, neutral, mechanical.
A clean, monospaced sans with sturdy, low‑contrast strokes and largely squared construction. Curves are simplified into broad arcs with flat-ish terminals, giving round letters a slightly rectilinear, engineered feel. Counters are open and generous (notably in O, e, and 8), while joins and diagonals (K, V, W, X) stay crisp and consistent. The lowercase shows a tall, readable x-height with straightforward shapes and minimal modulation, maintaining a steady rhythm across text and lining figures.
Well suited to contexts where alignment and consistent character widths matter, such as code display, command-line or terminal-style interfaces, tables, and structured documentation. It also works for compact UI labels and headings when a technical, systematic voice is desired.
The overall tone is practical and no-nonsense, with a subtle retro computer/terminal flavor. Its even spacing and blunt forms read as dependable and workmanlike, emphasizing clarity over expressiveness.
The design appears intended for legibility and predictable spacing in structured text, pairing a neutral sans foundation with subtly squared geometry to maintain clarity in dense, aligned settings.
The glyphs keep a consistent cell-based width, which reinforces a grid-like texture in paragraphs. Numerals are clear and utilitarian, with simple, sturdy silhouettes that match the letterforms. The design avoids ornament and relies on stable geometry and uniform stroke behavior for its character.