Sans Normal Hekim 17 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: children’s, packaging, posters, headlines, social media, friendly, playful, casual, approachable, cheerful, friendliness, approachability, informality, brand warmth, easy readability, rounded, monoline, soft, open, bouncy.
A rounded, monoline sans with softly curved terminals and gently irregular, humanist construction. Curves dominate the design, with circular bowls, smooth joins, and a relaxed rhythm that reads as lightly hand-drawn while remaining clean and consistent. Counters are open and generous, and many forms show subtle asymmetries that keep the texture lively rather than rigid. Numerals follow the same rounded logic, with simple, flowing shapes and clear differentiation between forms.
This font works well for short to medium text where a friendly voice is desired—such as children’s materials, packaging, café or boutique signage, posters, and social media graphics. It’s especially effective in headlines, captions, and branding moments that benefit from a casual, approachable feel.
The overall tone is warm and informal, with a friendly “marker-like” softness that feels inviting and uncomplicated. Its slightly bouncy spacing and rounded endings give it a playful, conversational character suited to lighthearted messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver an approachable, rounded sans voice with a gently hand-made personality—prioritizing warmth and readability over strict geometric precision. Its consistent monoline structure suggests a focus on versatile display and brand communication with an informal tone.
Uppercase forms are straightforward and open, while lowercase letters lean into rounded, single-storey constructions (notably the a and g), reinforcing an easygoing texture in text. Strokes remain even throughout, and the soft terminal treatment helps avoid harsh corners in dense settings.