Sans Normal Velis 5 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Fibra' and 'Fibra One' by Los Andes and 'Konstanz' by W Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: branding, packaging, editorial, ui text, posters, friendly, casual, modern, approachable, lively, approachability, modern warmth, readable emphasis, soft minimalism, rounded, humanist, soft terminals, open apertures, airy spacing.
This typeface is a rounded, slanted sans with smooth curves and softened terminals. Letterforms favor circular bowls and open apertures, with a gentle, humanist rhythm rather than rigid geometry. Strokes appear even and clean, with subtly tapered joins and a generally airy feel created by generous internal counters and spacing. Numerals follow the same soft, rounded construction for a cohesive text-and-display palette.
Well-suited to branding and packaging that benefits from a friendly, modern tone, as well as editorial pull quotes and headings where the slant can add emphasis. It can also work for UI labels and short-form text where a softer, more personable sans is desired, and for posters or social graphics needing a lively but legible voice.
The overall tone is warm and informal, projecting an easygoing, friendly voice. Its soft contours and consistent slant give it a conversational energy that feels contemporary and accessible rather than technical or severe.
The design appears intended to blend clean sans legibility with a more human, rounded personality. By pairing softened terminals and open forms with a consistent slant, it aims to feel contemporary and expressive while staying clear in continuous reading.
Many shapes lean on near-elliptical bowls and rounded corners, which keeps word images smooth and flowing in longer text. The slant reads clearly without becoming script-like, helping retain straightforward sans clarity while adding motion.