Sans Normal Beroy 5 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, editorial display, condensed, clean, modern, poster-like, economical, space-saving, headline clarity, compact layout, neutral tone, tall, airy, monoline, rounded, open counters.
A tall, tightly set sans with a condensed stance and mostly monoline strokes. Curves are smooth and elliptical, while terminals stay crisp and minimally finished, giving the letters a clean, engineered feel. Counters are relatively open for the width, and round forms like O/Q/0 read as narrow ovals. The lowercase shows compact bodies with ascenders that feel prominent, and overall spacing and rhythm emphasize verticality and efficiency rather than broad, relaxed texture.
This design works best for headlines, subheads, posters, and packaging where a narrow footprint helps fit more characters per line. It can also suit wayfinding or signage applications that benefit from tall, high-impact letterforms, and editorial display settings that want a clean, condensed voice.
The font conveys a straightforward, utilitarian tone with a subtle contemporary flavor. Its condensed proportions feel space-conscious and a bit assertive, producing a poster and headline voice without ornamental personality. The smooth rounds keep it friendly enough for general display, but the overall impression remains disciplined and functional.
The design appears intended to provide a space-saving sans that remains readable and visually even, combining simple construction with smooth, rounded curves. Its proportions prioritize vertical emphasis and compact line lengths while keeping shapes familiar and broadly usable for display typography.
Capital forms stay simple and legible, with a consistent stroke presence across straight and curved elements. Numerals follow the same condensed geometry and maintain clear differentiation at a glance, reinforcing the font’s suitability for compact settings where horizontal space is limited.