Sans Normal Arras 1 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Artegra Sans' by Artegra, 'BD Megatoya' by Balibilly Design, 'Monni' by Matt Chansky, 'Nova Pro' by XdCreative, and 'Eastman' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui text, signage, editorial, branding, presentations, neutral, modern, clean, friendly, utilitarian, clarity, versatility, modern utility, neutral voice, open apertures, geometric, monoline, crisp, balanced.
A clean, monoline sans with rounded, geometric construction and a steady rhythm. Curves are smooth and near-circular (notably in C, G, O, and 0), while straight stems and horizontal strokes stay even and crisp. Counters are open and generous, with clear apertures in letters like e, c, and s that support legibility. Proportions skew on the roomy side, with wide capitals and lowercase that sit comfortably on the baseline; terminals are mostly squared with subtle rounding from the overall geometry. Numerals follow the same straightforward, even-stroke logic and read clearly at a glance.
Well-suited to interface labels, dashboards, and product UI where open apertures and even color help scanning. The wide, clear shapes also work for signage and wayfinding, and it can serve editorial layouts and presentations that need a modern, unobtrusive sans. For branding, it fits identities that want a clean, approachable, contemporary voice without being overly stylized.
The tone is contemporary and matter-of-fact, aiming for clarity over personality. Its round forms and open spacing add a mild friendliness, while the consistent stroke treatment keeps it professional and restrained.
The design appears intended as a versatile, general-purpose sans built from simple geometric principles, emphasizing consistency, clarity, and an even typographic texture across both display sizes and paragraph settings.
The typeface maintains consistent curve tension across rounds and bowls, producing a calm, uniform texture in paragraphs. In running text it feels airy and uncluttered, with clear differentiation between similar shapes (for example, the circular forms versus straight-stem letters).