Sans Normal Diriz 1 is a light, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, branding, packaging, airy, quiet, literary, refined, contemporary, readability, elegance, approachability, modern clarity, open counters, tall ascenders, long descenders, humanist, calligraphic touch.
This typeface has a slender, open structure with generous interior counters and a lightly modulated stroke that stays calm and even. Curves are smooth and slightly softened, while terminals often finish with a subtle taper or angled cut that adds a faint handwritten inflection without becoming decorative. Proportions feel tall and slightly condensed overall, with clear separation between strokes and a steady rhythm across lines. The lowercase shows notably tall ascenders and long descenders, giving paragraphs a vertical, elegant texture, while capitals remain simple and clean with rounded forms that read consistently in mixed-case setting.
It suits editorial layouts, magazine typography, and book-like compositions where a light, elegant text color is desirable. It can also work well for refined branding, packaging, and short-form display lines where its tall proportions and softened terminals add character without overpowering the content.
The overall tone is quiet and composed, leaning toward a bookish, editorial sensibility rather than a technical or corporate one. Its delicate build and open shapes create an airy, courteous voice that feels modern yet gently human.
The design appears intended to provide a clean, contemporary reading face with a subtle humanist warmth, balancing modern simplicity with gentle stroke modulation and tapered endings for a more literary, crafted feel.
Round characters maintain smooth continuity, and the numeral set appears straightforward and readable with a similarly restrained presence. In text, the design produces a light, refined color with enough individuality in terminals and proportions to avoid looking generic, while still staying controlled and systematic.