Sans Normal Gukow 12 is a very light, very narrow, monoline, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, children’s media, playful, airy, friendly, casual, hand-drawn, friendliness, informality, lightness, approachability, whimsy, rounded, open counters, soft terminals, tall ascenders, long descenders.
A slim, monoline sans with softly rounded strokes and gently irregular, hand-drawn consistency. Curves are smooth and open, with generous counters and minimal contrast, while terminals tend to be rounded or subtly tapered rather than sharply cut. Proportions run tall and lean, with notably high ascenders and deep descenders that give the lowercase a wiry, vertical rhythm. Overall spacing feels light and breathable, and the digit set follows the same simple, rounded construction.
Works well for short-to-medium display settings such as headlines, posters, packaging, and brand accents where a light, personable voice is desired. It can also suit playful editorial callouts or simple UI labels when set at comfortable sizes and with ample spacing.
The overall tone is approachable and informal, with a light, sketch-like calm that reads as friendly rather than technical. Its narrow, airy presence gives it a whimsical, uncluttered feel that suits gentle, human-centered messaging.
The design appears intended to provide a clean sans framework with a hand-drawn softness, prioritizing friendliness and visual charm over strict geometric rigidity. Its tall, lean proportions and open shapes aim to keep text feeling light and approachable while remaining legible in display use.
Uppercase forms stay simple and geometric, while the lowercase introduces more personality through taller extenders and slightly varied stroke behavior. The font maintains clear letter separation in text, but the delicate strokes and narrow build make it feel best when given room to breathe.