Sans Normal Edmel 5 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Berthold Corporate S' by Berthold and 'Corporate S' and 'Corporate S WGL' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: interface, branding, headlines, captions, posters, modern, clean, dynamic, technical, editorial, clarity, modernity, emphasis, utility, versatility, oblique, geometric, monoline, open counters, angled terminals.
A slanted, monoline sans with smooth, rounded bowls and open counters. The forms lean consistently forward with a steady rhythm, relying on simple geometric construction—especially in circular letters like O and C—paired with crisp, slightly angled stroke endings. Proportions feel balanced and contemporary, with compact curves and clear interior space that keeps letters from clogging at text sizes. Numerals follow the same oblique stance and maintain even color, with a straightforward, no-nonsense drawing.
Well-suited to UI typography, dashboards, and product surfaces where a clear oblique style can add emphasis without ornament. It also works for contemporary branding, headlines, and short editorial passages, and can serve effectively in captions or supporting text when a streamlined, modern voice is desired.
The overall tone is modern and efficient, with a sense of motion from the continuous slant. It reads as clean and purposeful rather than expressive, lending a quietly technical, editorial feel.
This design appears intended to provide a clean, modern oblique sans that stays legible and even in color while conveying momentum. The geometry and restrained detailing suggest a focus on versatility across digital and print applications, with emphasis achieved through slant rather than contrast or decoration.
The italic angle is strong enough to create emphasis on its own, and the consistent stroke weight keeps lines of text visually even. Round letters stay smooth and controlled, while diagonals (like in A, V, W, and X) contribute to a brisk, forward-leaning cadence.