Sans Normal Diraf 12 is a very light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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This typeface is a very light, monolinear sans with a clean, geometric construction. Curves are drawn with smooth, near-circular bowls and open apertures, while straight strokes stay even and crisp, giving the design a delicate, wireframe feel. Uppercase forms are broad and uncluttered, with simple diagonals (A, V, W, Y) and generous internal space in round letters like O, C, and G. Lowercase maintains a straightforward, contemporary structure with rounded shoulders and clear, open counters; overall spacing reads comfortable and consistent, supporting an even text color despite the fine stroke weight.
It performs best in settings where elegance and whitespace are part of the design: headlines, subheads, and short editorial passages. The clear, open shapes also suit UI labels, navigation, and product branding when used at sufficient size and with adequate contrast. For long body text or low-resolution environments, the fine strokes benefit from slightly larger sizes and relaxed line spacing.
The overall tone is minimalist and polished, with an airy brightness that feels contemporary and restrained. Its light stroke and geometric calm suggest a refined, design-forward voice suited to clean interfaces and editorial layouts where subtlety is desirable.
The design appears intended to provide a neutral, contemporary sans with a light, refined presence—prioritizing geometric clarity, open counters, and a smooth, consistent rhythm for modern layouts.
Distinctive details include a single-storey lowercase “g” with a rounded ear, a clean single-storey “a,” and numerals that follow the same light, geometric rhythm. The ampersand is simple and open, matching the font’s understated character. At smaller sizes, the very thin strokes may require careful contrast and sizing to preserve clarity.