Sans Normal Bylon 1 is a light, normal width, monoline, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: ui text, editorial, branding, wayfinding, presentation, clean, modern, friendly, calm, neutral, clarity, approachability, modernity, versatility, rounded, open counters, humanist, airy, low contrast.
A clean rounded sans with consistent stroke weight and softly finished terminals. Curves are built from smooth circular arcs with generous, open counters, while straight strokes stay crisp and evenly weighted. Proportions feel balanced and slightly compact in the lowercase, with modest ascenders and a relatively low x-height that gives lines an airy, uncluttered rhythm. Letterforms like the round capitals and numerals read clearly, and diagonal structures (V, W, X, Y) keep a straightforward, geometric tension without sharpness.
Well-suited to interface copy, product and app typography, and general-purpose editorial settings where clarity and a contemporary voice are needed. The rounded construction and open shapes also work well for approachable branding, signage, and presentation graphics that benefit from clean, readable forms.
The overall tone is modern and approachable, with a gentle, understated warmth coming from the rounded construction. It feels neutral and calm rather than loud or stylized, lending a contemporary, service-oriented character that stays out of the way of the content.
The font appears designed to provide a clear, modern sans voice with rounded forms and even color on the line, balancing everyday legibility with a friendly, contemporary finish.
The design maintains a consistent, orderly rhythm across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals, with smooth joins and minimal visual noise. Counters remain open in smaller forms, helping legibility in continuous text while keeping a refined, contemporary look in display sizes.