Sans Normal Vilay 7 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Urania' by Hoftype; 'Glimp Rounded' by OneSevenPointFive; 'Core Sans AR', 'Core Sans N', and 'Core Sans NR' by S-Core; and 'Meutas' and 'Meutas Soft' by Trustha (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui text, branding, headlines, captions, signage, clean, modern, friendly, dynamic, neutral, clarity, versatility, contemporary tone, friendly emphasis, oblique, humanist, open apertures, rounded terminals, single-storey a.
This typeface is an oblique sans with smooth, low-contrast strokes and gently rounded terminals. Letterforms are built from clean, elliptical curves with open apertures, giving counters a clear, airy feel. The slant is consistent across capitals, lowercase, and numerals, and the rhythm is steady and uncluttered. Proportions read as straightforward and contemporary, with simple constructions (notably a single-storey “a”) and a generally even texture in lines of text.
It works well for interface typography, product branding, and editorial subheads where a modern sans with an oblique stance adds emphasis without feeling decorative. The clear apertures and even color support captions and medium-length reading, while the slant makes it a natural fit for callouts, navigation states, and lightweight signage where a bit of forward motion helps hierarchy.
The overall tone is modern and approachable, with a light sense of motion from the italic angle. Its rounded shaping keeps it friendly and non-technical, while the restrained geometry maintains a neutral, professional voice. It feels suitable for everyday communication where clarity and a contemporary mood are desired.
The design appears intended as a contemporary oblique companion for general-purpose sans typography, prioritizing clarity, smooth curves, and an even typographic color. It aims to provide a friendly, modern voice with minimal stylistic baggage, making it adaptable across digital and print contexts.
Capitals are clean and slightly softened by curved joins; curved letters like C/O/S show smooth, even arcs. The numerals follow the same oblique, rounded logic and appear designed to sit comfortably alongside the letters without drawing extra attention. Spacing in the samples suggests a balanced, readable flow that favors continuous text as well as short labels.