Sans Normal Ongad 5 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: code, terminal ui, data tables, packaging, posters, industrial, utilitarian, technical, modern, direct, alignment, robustness, clarity, utility, impact, geometric, blocky, square terminals, compact, high impact.
A heavy, monoline sans with monospaced rhythm and compact letterfit. Forms are built from sturdy verticals and broad curves, with squared terminals and minimal modulation, giving the alphabet a solid, stamped feel. Counters are relatively tight in letters like B, R, and 8, while rounds (C, O, Q, 0) read as near-elliptical with slightly flattened sides. The lowercase is simple and functional, with single-storey a and g, a straight-sided t, and a deep, hook-like descender on y; punctuation and figures follow the same dense, block-forward construction.
Well suited to code samples, terminal-style UI, and any layout that benefits from strict column alignment such as tables, logs, and forms. The weight and dense texture also make it effective for short headlines, labels, packaging, and utilitarian signage where impact and regular spacing are priorities.
The overall tone is pragmatic and workmanlike, evoking labeling, equipment markings, and no-nonsense interfaces. Its even spacing and stout shapes feel technical and systematic rather than expressive or calligraphic.
Likely designed to provide a robust monospaced workhorse with strong presence, prioritizing consistent alignment, sturdy geometry, and straightforward letterforms for practical display and interface contexts.
The uniform character widths create a strong grid texture in text, with a dark, consistent color across lines. Distinctive silhouettes—especially the angular diagonals in K, V, W, X and the compact bowls in P and R—help maintain clarity despite the dense weight and tight counters.