Sans Normal Diriw 9 is a light, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: ui labels, editorial, posters, packaging, brand voice, friendly, casual, humanist, approachable, airy, approachability, modern clarity, everyday tone, readability, rounded, open apertures, slightly condensed, soft terminals, lively rhythm.
A slim, clean sans with softly rounded curves and a slightly condensed stance. Strokes are even and smooth, with gentle, understated terminals rather than sharp cuts, giving the letterforms a hand-drawn warmth while staying solidly legible. Counters are open and the spacing feels measured and calm, producing a clear vertical rhythm in text. Figures are simple and readable, matching the same rounded, lightly informal construction as the letters.
Works well for short to medium-length reading where a relaxed, welcoming voice is desired, such as editorial subheads, UI labels, and product communication. It can also serve in posters and branding systems that need a modern, personable sans with a distinctive but not overpowering rhythm.
The overall tone is friendly and unpretentious, with a lighthearted, human touch that keeps it from feeling clinical. It reads as modern and approachable, suited to designs that want clarity without stiffness.
Likely designed to provide a clean, contemporary sans foundation with a more human, conversational feel than a purely geometric style. The goal appears to be easy readability paired with soft, characterful shaping that adds warmth in display and text settings.
The italic-like energy in some lowercase shapes adds a subtle liveliness, while uppercase forms remain steady and straightforward. The mix of rounded bowls and straight stems creates a balanced, easygoing texture that stays consistent across the alphabet and numerals.