Sans Normal Gakev 5 is a very light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: ui labels, body text, editorial, wayfinding, branding, clean, airy, modern, neutral, technical, clarity, minimalism, versatility, modernity, legibility, monoline, rounded, geometric, open apertures, even rhythm.
A monoline sans with a delicate stroke and smooth, rounded construction. Curves are close to circular and join into straight segments with softened transitions, creating a calm, even rhythm. Terminals are predominantly rounded, counters are generous, and apertures stay open, keeping forms clear despite the light weight. Uppercase shapes feel simple and geometric, while the lowercase uses single-storey forms (notably a and g) and a straightforward, utilitarian silhouette.
Works well where a light, unobtrusive sans is needed: interface labels and settings screens, editorial subheads and captions, and clean brand systems. The open counters and straightforward shapes make it suitable for longer text blocks at comfortable sizes, and it can also serve in signage-style applications when set with adequate size and contrast.
The overall tone is quiet, modern, and matter-of-fact. Its light touch and rounded geometry read as friendly without becoming playful, giving it a contemporary, minimal presence.
The design appears aimed at a contemporary, geometric sans that prioritizes clarity and visual quietness. By keeping strokes even and forms rounded with open interiors, it supports a clean reading texture and a neutral, versatile voice across digital and print contexts.
Figures are simple and readable with consistent stroke behavior and smooth curves; the round letters (O, Q, 8, 0) show an even, polished geometry. Ascenders and descenders are clean and uncluttered, and the spacing in the sample text suggests a comfortable, unclipped texture suited to longer lines.