Sans Normal Valan 7 is a light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Brother 1816' by TipoType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui text, editorial, packaging, posters, children’s media, friendly, casual, hand-drawn, approachable, playful, friendly text, human warmth, casual branding, everyday readability, rounded, soft, monoline, slightly irregular, open apertures.
A rounded, monoline sans with softly drawn curves and subtly irregular stroke edges that give it a hand-rendered feel. Proportions are straightforward and readable, with generous counters and open apertures in letters like c, e, and s. Terminals tend to be gently rounded rather than sharply cut, and joins are smooth, producing an even, unforced rhythm in text. Capitals are simple and geometric-leaning, while lowercase forms stay clean and familiar, with occasional humanist quirks that add warmth.
Well suited to interfaces and product copy that benefits from a warm, human tone, as well as casual editorial settings, light branding, and packaging. It can also work for posters and headlines when a friendly, hand-touched sans is desired, while remaining legible in longer passages.
The overall tone is informal and personable, like neat marker lettering rather than a strictly engineered grotesk. Its small inconsistencies add charm and reduce stiffness, making the face feel friendly and lightly playful without becoming whimsical or decorative.
The design appears intended to combine the clarity of a simple rounded sans with the approachability of hand-drawn lettering. Its goal seems to be comfortable readability with a relaxed personality, prioritizing warmth and accessibility over strict geometric precision.
Round forms such as O, Q, and 0 are close in construction, reinforcing a consistent circular motif. The numeral set matches the letters in softness and simplicity, and the sample text shows stable spacing and an easy reading flow at paragraph sizes.