Sans Normal Velib 1 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: ui labels, app branding, headlines, posters, packaging, modern, tech, clean, agile, friendly, modernization, speed, approachability, clarity, rounded, oblique, monoline, geometric, streamlined.
This typeface is an oblique, monoline sans with rounded terminals and softly squared curves. Letterforms lean consistently forward with a smooth, continuous stroke and minimal contrast, creating an even color in text. Counters are open and rounded, and many joins are softened, giving a sleek, aerodynamic feel. Uppercase shapes read compact and controlled, while the lowercase maintains clear, simple construction with a single-storey “a” and a looped “g”; numerals follow the same rounded, unified logic.
It suits interface labels, navigation, and short-form text where a crisp, modern voice is needed, especially when paired with a forward-leaning, dynamic layout. The rounded geometry also makes it effective for contemporary branding, product packaging, and punchy headlines where clarity and friendliness should coexist.
The overall tone feels modern and efficient, with a light, forward-moving energy from the slant and rounded geometry. Its softened corners keep it approachable, while the clean construction and steady rhythm suggest a contemporary, tech-leaning sensibility.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary oblique sans that reads cleanly while projecting motion and modernity. Rounded terminals and simplified forms aim to keep the texture smooth and approachable, supporting both display use and concise text settings.
The italic angle is pronounced enough to be expressive without becoming calligraphic, and the rounded ends reduce harshness at small sizes. The “Q” tail and “y” descender add a bit of character while staying within the same smooth, geometric system.