Sans Normal Akris 5 is a bold, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Benn Beckman' by Factory738; 'Postmark Display' by Milan Pleva; 'Grava' by Positype; and 'Glendale', 'Glorich', and 'Lequire' by Sarid Ezra (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, friendly, modern, clean, approachable, playful, impact, clarity, approachability, modernity, simplicity, geometric, rounded, open counters, high contrast gaps, sturdy.
A heavy, geometric sans with round bowls and open, uncluttered counters. Strokes stay consistently thick, with terminals that read mostly straight-cut and crisp, while curves remain smooth and circular. Proportions lean slightly wide with generous interior space, giving letters a stable, blocky silhouette without feeling condensed. The lowercase shows simple, single-storey forms and a compact, utilitarian construction that keeps rhythm even in longer text.
Best suited to display roles where a solid typographic footprint is desirable—headlines, posters, brand marks, packaging, and clear signage. It can also work for short UI labels or section headers where friendliness and clarity matter more than fine detail.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, combining a contemporary, no-nonsense structure with soft circularity. It feels friendly rather than formal, with a confident presence suited to attention-getting settings. The shapes suggest a practical modern voice that can also read as lightly playful.
Likely designed to deliver a contemporary geometric sans character with maximum impact and easy readability at larger sizes. The emphasis on round construction, consistent stroke weight, and straightforward lowercase shapes points to a versatile, modern workhorse for bold communication.
Round letters (like O/C/G/Q) emphasize near-circular geometry, while diagonals in A/V/W/X/Y are stout and assertive, reinforcing the strong color on the page. The numerals match the same sturdy, geometric logic, keeping a consistent visual weight alongside text.