Sans Normal Arnod 5 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Flink' and 'Flink Neue' by Identity Letters, 'Glence' by Nine Font, and 'Atyp' and 'Atyp BL' by Suitcase Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui text, branding, signage, headlines, editorial, clean, friendly, modern, neutral, approachable, versatility, legibility, modernity, clarity, neutrality, geometric, rounded, open apertures, even rhythm, smooth curves.
A clean sans with geometric construction and softly rounded curves. Strokes are even and steady, with round counters and open apertures that keep forms clear at a range of sizes. Terminals are mostly straight and crisp, while bowls and shoulders stay smooth and circular, creating a consistent, calm rhythm. Numerals are simple and sturdy, matching the letterforms with clear shapes and minimal quirks.
Well-suited for interface copy, dashboards, and product UI where clarity and an even texture matter. It also works for modern branding, wayfinding, and headlines that need a clean, contemporary feel. In editorial layouts, it can serve as a straightforward sans for pull quotes, captions, and short-to-medium reading blocks.
The overall tone is modern and approachable, with a neutral voice that feels friendly rather than technical. Its rounded geometry gives it a mild warmth, making it feel contemporary and straightforward without drawing attention to itself.
The design appears intended as a versatile, geometric-leaning workhorse sans: clean, readable, and consistent, with just enough roundness to feel welcoming. It aims to provide an unobtrusive typographic voice that performs reliably across display and text applications.
The sample text shows strong legibility in mixed-case settings, with tidy spacing and clear differentiation between similar forms. Rounded letters (like o, e, c) read particularly smooth and balanced, while diagonals (like v, w, y) stay clean and stable.