Sans Normal Edlan 5 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height, monospaced font visually similar to 'Iki Mono' by CAST (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: code samples, ui labels, terminal style, data tables, technical docs, technical, utilitarian, editorial, retro, clean, structured readability, systematic alignment, neutral voice, forward motion, slanted, rounded, geometric, even rhythm, open counters.
A slanted, monolinear sans with rounded, geometric construction and an even, cell-to-cell rhythm. Curves are smooth and circular, joins are clean, and stroke endings tend toward crisp, straight terminals. The lowercase shows a single-storey “a” and “g”, while the overall spacing and character widths read as consistently uniform, producing a steady, grid-friendly texture in text. Figures are straightforward and clear, matching the same simple, rounded skeleton and maintaining consistent alignment and weight across the set.
Well suited to code snippets, command-line/terminal styling, tables, forms, and interface labeling where consistent character widths support alignment. It can also work for technical or editorial layouts that want a structured, grid-driven texture with a clear slanted emphasis.
The tone is pragmatic and modern, with a subtle retro/terminal flavor from the uniform character widths and steady cadence. It feels neutral and workmanlike rather than expressive, giving copy a structured, technical voice while staying visually friendly due to the rounded forms.
The design appears intended to deliver a clean, modern sans voice with a purposeful slant and uniform metrics for systematic layout. It prioritizes consistency and legibility in structured contexts, balancing geometric simplicity with rounded, approachable shapes.
The italic slant is strong enough to be obvious at both display and text sizes, adding forward motion without introducing calligraphic modulation. In the sample text, the consistent width and spacing create a distinctive, typewriter-like cadence that emphasizes structure and alignment.