Sans Normal Bemat 12 is a regular weight, very narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
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This font is a condensed, monoline sans with tall proportions and slightly irregular, hand-drawn geometry. Strokes stay largely even, while curves are softly rounded and terminals tend to finish bluntly, giving a cutout/marker-like silhouette. The rhythm feels a bit bouncy: bowls, arcs, and joins show subtle asymmetry and uneven curvature that keeps the texture lively rather than mechanical. Uppercase forms are narrow and upright; lowercase maintains a simple, single-storey construction with compact counters and straightforward stems, producing a light, airy color at text sizes.
It works best for short-form display use such as posters, packaging, labels, menus, and playful branding where a personable, handmade feel is desirable. The condensed width can help fit longer words into tight spaces while still reading clearly at larger sizes.
The overall tone is friendly and offbeat, with a casual, sketchbook energy. Its narrow, tall stance reads energetic and slightly whimsical, making the voice feel approachable rather than formal or corporate.
The design appears intended to deliver a simple, narrow sans with a deliberately imperfect, hand-rendered character. It prioritizes personality and a light, informal texture over strict geometric precision, aiming for friendly readability in display settings.
Round letters like O and C appear slightly squashed and imperfectly circular, reinforcing the handmade impression. Diagonals (notably in K, V, W, X, Y) are crisp and steep, adding punch, while numerals follow the same narrow, simplified logic for a cohesive set.