Sans Normal Numas 5 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Artegra Sans' by Artegra, 'BR Candor' by Brink, 'Graphie' by Dharma Type, 'FF Mark' and 'FF Mark Paneuropean' by FontFont, and 'Manifestor' by Stawix (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, bold, friendly, modern, confident, playful, attention, approachability, clarity, modernity, geometric, rounded, bulky, compact, clean.
A heavy, rounded sans with geometric construction and generously curved corners. Strokes are consistently thick with smooth, circular bowls and a compact interior (small counters) that gives letters a solid, blocky silhouette. Terminals are blunt and clean, with minimal modulation and an even, steady rhythm across caps and lowercase. The lowercase forms lean toward simple, single-storey shapes with sturdy stems and broad curves, producing a dense, highly legible texture at display sizes.
This font performs best in large sizes where its bold geometry and rounded forms can carry impact—headlines, posters, logos, packaging, and wayfinding/signage. It can also work for short UI labels or calls-to-action when strong emphasis is needed, though the tight counters suggest giving it comfortable size and spacing for dense text blocks.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, combining punchy mass with soft rounding for a friendly, contemporary feel. It reads as confident and attention-grabbing without becoming sharp or aggressive, making it suitable for energetic, consumer-facing messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual presence with a friendly, geometric voice: a display-oriented sans that stays clean and straightforward while using rounded construction to soften its weight and improve approachability.
Round characters (O, C, G, o, e) show strongly circular proportions, while diagonals (V, W, X, Y) remain thick and stable, maintaining visual weight. Numerals share the same robust, rounded logic, with an especially full, geometric feel in 0, 8, and 9.