Sans Normal Dugey 1 is a regular weight, very wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Petermann' by Ingo (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: branding, headlines, posters, signage, ui, modern, friendly, clean, neutral, approachable, clarity, modern branding, soft geometry, display presence, rounded, monoline, open, geometric, airy.
A monoline sans with broad proportions and generous horizontal spacing. Letterforms lean on circular and elliptical geometry with softly rounded corners and smooth joins, producing an even, low-stress texture. Counters are open and clear, terminals are mostly cleanly cut, and curved strokes stay consistent in thickness, giving the face a steady, contemporary rhythm across caps, lowercase, and numerals.
Best suited to branding, headlines, and display typography where its wide stance can create presence without added weight. The open counters and steady stroke make it workable for short-to-medium UI labels and signage, particularly when a friendly, contemporary sans is needed.
The overall tone feels modern and approachable, balancing a straightforward, utilitarian clarity with a gentle softness from its rounded construction. Its width and open shapes create an airy, relaxed voice that reads as friendly rather than technical or severe.
The design appears intended to deliver a clean, geometric sans that stays readable while feeling softer and more personable than a strictly engineered grotesk. Its expanded proportions suggest an emphasis on strong horizontal presence and clarity in display settings.
Round characters (like O/C/G/Q and the numeral 0) appear especially prominent due to the wide set and circular construction, while diagonals (V/W/X/Y) remain crisp and stable without adding contrast. The numerals share the same smooth, geometric logic, helping mixed alphanumeric settings feel consistent.