Sans Normal Arnod 9 is a regular weight, wide, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Ipsum Sans' and 'Ipsum Semi' by Rawblind Basetype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui text, web typography, app design, signage, editorial, modern, friendly, clean, techy, neutral, legibility, clarity, modern branding, neutral utility, screen use, rounded, open apertures, geometric, high legibility, even rhythm.
A clean sans with gently rounded geometry and even stroke color throughout. Curves are built from broad circular and elliptical arcs, giving counters a smooth, open feel, while terminals are mostly straight-cut with occasional soft rounding from the underlying forms. Proportions lean broad and spacious, with generous bowls and clear interior space; the lowercase maintains a steady, readable rhythm, and numerals follow the same simple, open construction.
Well-suited for interface text, web and product typography, and brand systems that need a clean, contemporary voice. The open forms and steady spacing also support wayfinding and signage, while remaining unobtrusive enough for editorial subheads and short-to-medium passages of text.
The overall tone is modern and approachable, balancing a technical, geometric neatness with friendly roundness. It reads as straightforward and dependable rather than expressive or decorative, making it feel contemporary and calm.
The font appears designed to provide a clear, contemporary sans with geometric softness—prioritizing legibility, neutral tone, and consistent texture across mixed-case text and numerals.
The design emphasizes clarity through open apertures and uncomplicated joins, keeping letterforms distinct at text sizes. Shapes like the double-storey "a" and the single-storey "g" reinforce a practical, everyday usability, while the rounded bowls keep the texture smooth and consistent across lines.