Sans Normal Arnef 17 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Marlin Sans', 'Marlin Soft', and 'Marzano' by FontMesa and 'Aratigo' by Sryga (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui text, web content, brand systems, presentations, signage, clean, neutral, modern, friendly, corporate, versatility, clarity, neutral branding, modern utility, geometric, rounded, monoline, open counters, crisp terminals.
A clean, monoline sans with a largely geometric construction and gently rounded curves. Strokes are even and steady, with smooth circular bowls and open counters that keep forms clear. Terminals read mostly straight and crisp, and the overall spacing feels measured and calm, producing an even typographic color in text. Figures and capitals share the same straightforward, well-proportioned drawing, with round forms staying close to true circles and diagonals kept simple and unembellished.
Well suited to interface and product text, web and app typography, and general-purpose editorial or documentation where neutrality and clarity are needed. It can also serve brand systems and corporate materials that benefit from a modern, clean sans, and it scales comfortably to short headlines or simple signage without becoming visually noisy.
The tone is contemporary and matter-of-fact, projecting clarity and approachability rather than personality-driven eccentricity. Its restrained geometry gives it a dependable, professional feel, while the rounded curves keep it from feeling harsh or overly technical.
The design appears intended as a versatile, general-purpose sans that prioritizes clarity, consistency, and a contemporary geometric feel. Its balanced proportions and simple, rounded forms suggest an aim to perform reliably across many everyday typographic situations without calling attention to itself.
In the sample text, the font maintains consistent rhythm across mixed-case lines, with legible apertures and a stable baseline presence. The overall impression is of a practical workhorse sans designed to stay unobtrusive while remaining visually tidy.