Sans Normal Arles 22 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Avenir', 'Avenir Next', 'Avenir Next Arabic', 'Avenir Next Cyrillic', 'Avenir Next Georgian', 'Avenir Next Hebrew', 'Avenir Next Paneuropean', 'Avenir Next Thai', and 'Avenir Next World' by Linotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui text, body text, headlines, signage, branding, neutral, modern, clean, friendly, utilitarian, versatility, legibility, clarity, modernity, geometric, rounded, open apertures, even rhythm, straight terminals.
This sans serif shows clean, geometric construction with smoothly rounded curves and largely uniform stroke thickness. Counters are generous and shapes lean toward circles and simple arcs, giving letters like O, C, and G a clear, compact structure. Terminals are mostly straight and unembellished, with crisp joins and a steady, even typographic color in text. The lowercase includes a single-storey a and g with open forms, and the numerals are simple and legible with round bowls and straightforward diagonals.
It suits UI copy and general-purpose reading sizes where a consistent rhythm and open shapes help scanning. The clean geometry also works well for headlines, wayfinding, and straightforward branding systems that need a modern, unobtrusive sans serif.
The overall tone is neutral and contemporary, prioritizing clarity over personality. Its rounded geometry adds a mild friendliness while maintaining a practical, no-nonsense voice suitable for everyday interface and editorial use.
The design appears intended as a versatile, general-use sans serif built around simple geometric forms and consistent stroke weight, aiming for dependable legibility and a modern, neutral presence across text and display contexts.
In the sample text, spacing and rhythm read steady and uncluttered, with clear differentiation between similar shapes (notably I/l and rounded letters). Diagonal letters (K, V, W, X, Y) keep a sharp, linear feel that balances the softer round forms.