Sans Normal Nimev 5 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Akzidenz-Grotesk' and 'Akzidenz-Grotesk W1G' by Berthold, 'Swiss 721' by Bitstream, 'Neue Helvetica' and 'Neue Helvetica Paneuropean' by Linotype, 'NeoGram' by The Northern Block, and 'Nimbus Sans' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, signage, packaging, confident, modern, friendly, direct, utilitarian, impact, clarity, modernity, simplicity, display, geometric, rounded, monoline, clean, sturdy.
A heavy, geometric sans with broad proportions and a clean, monoline construction. Curves are built from near-circular bowls and smooth arcs, while terminals are mostly flat and squared-off, producing a crisp, engineered silhouette. Counters stay open despite the weight, and the overall rhythm feels even and stable, with generous widths and straightforward joins that keep shapes clear at display sizes.
This style performs best in attention-first roles such as headlines, hero text, posters, and signage where its wide, heavy forms can project impact. It also suits branding and packaging that need a contemporary, geometric feel, and it can work for short UI labels or navigation where strong emphasis is desired.
The tone reads confident and contemporary, with a friendly softness coming from the rounded bowls and smooth curves. Its solid weight and simple construction give it a no-nonsense, utilitarian voice suited to bold messaging and high-contrast layouts.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern geometric sans optimized for punchy display typography, balancing robust weight with open, simple forms to keep text readable while maximizing presence.
The sample text shows strong paragraph color and a dense, emphatic presence, while still maintaining legibility thanks to open apertures and uncomplicated letterforms. Numerals match the same sturdy geometry, integrating smoothly with the alphabet for mixed content.