Sans Normal Godey 1 is a light, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: ui text, brand systems, editorial, presentations, packaging, modern, clean, airy, sleek, friendly, clarity, modernity, approachability, motion, rounded, oblique, monoline, open apertures, smooth curves.
A smooth, oblique sans with monoline construction and generously rounded curves. Letterforms lean consistently to the right with a calm, even rhythm, and rely on elliptical bowls and softly tapered joins rather than sharp corners. Counters are open and spacious, terminals are clean and unadorned, and overall proportions feel horizontally generous, giving the face a relaxed, uncluttered texture in text. Numerals follow the same rounded, streamlined logic with simple, clear silhouettes.
Well-suited for interface copy, dashboards, and product experiences that want a clean, modern voice with a touch of warmth. It also fits editorial subheads, presentation typography, and contemporary branding where an oblique sans can add energy while staying restrained.
The overall tone is contemporary and approachable, balancing a sleek, technical cleanliness with a gentle softness from its rounded shapes. The slant adds motion and a slightly informal, forward-leaning feel without becoming expressive or decorative.
The design appears intended as a modern, slanted sans for general-purpose communication, prioritizing smooth geometry, open counters, and a consistent rhythm for clear reading and a contemporary tone.
In running text, the face maintains an even gray value with clear separation between strokes, favoring clarity over characterful detail. The design reads best when allowed some breathing room, where its open forms and rounded geometry can stay crisp and legible.