Sans Normal Arkas 9 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Diverda Sans' by Linotype, 'Joanna Sans Nova' and 'Mundo Sans' by Monotype, and 'Golden Sans' by artill (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui text, branding, signage, editorial, presentation, clean, modern, neutral, friendly, efficient, versatility, clarity, modern utility, readability, geometric, monoline, open apertures, rounded terminals, high legibility.
A clean, monoline sans with a largely geometric construction and rounded curves. Uppercase forms are crisp and steady, with broad circular bowls and a simple, straight-sided structure in letters like E, F, H, and N. Lowercase shapes are compact and readable, with open apertures (notably in c, e, and s) and a single-storey a paired with a double-storey g, creating a pragmatic contemporary texture. Numerals are straightforward and evenly weighted, with generous counters and clear distinctions between similar shapes.
This font suits user interfaces, product branding, and informational signage where clarity and steady rhythm matter. It also performs well for editorial headlines, presentations, and general-purpose text settings that benefit from a contemporary, unobtrusive sans.
The overall tone is modern and neutral, balancing a slightly friendly softness in the curves with an efficient, no-nonsense rhythm. It feels contemporary and approachable rather than formal, making it suitable for interfaces and everyday communication.
The design appears intended as a versatile, general-purpose sans that prioritizes clarity and consistency, combining geometric cleanliness with comfortable, readable lowercase forms for broad day-to-day use.
The stroke endings tend toward clean, squared cuts, while bowls and shoulders remain smoothly rounded, giving a stable, engineered feel without looking rigid. Spacing appears even and consistent in the sample text, supporting long-form readability at larger sizes.