Sans Normal Bylaf 1 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Matt' by Fontfabric; 'FS Elliot' and 'FS Elliot Paneuropean' by Fontsmith; 'Catesque' by Gumpita Rahayu; 'Core Sans A', 'Core Sans AR', 'Core Sans N', and 'Core Sans NR' by S-Core; and 'Gogh' by Type Forward (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui text, branding, signage, editorial, presentations, modern, clean, neutral, friendly, utility, clarity, modernity, versatility, geometric, rounded, open apertures, crisp, even rhythm.
This typeface is a clean sans with largely geometric construction and gently rounded curves. Strokes are monolinear with smooth joins and minimal modulation, producing an even, steady texture in text. Counters are open and round, terminals are mostly straight or softly finished, and the overall proportions feel balanced with moderate descenders and consistent cap height. The lowercase uses simple, readable forms with a single-storey a and g, while the numerals follow the same straightforward, circular logic for a cohesive set.
It fits well for user interfaces, product branding, and informational design where clean shapes and consistent rhythm matter. The clear lowercase and straightforward numerals also make it suitable for headings, short editorial passages, presentations, and wayfinding-style signage.
The overall tone is modern and neutral, aiming for clarity rather than personality. Its rounded geometry adds a mild friendliness, keeping it approachable while still feeling orderly and contemporary.
The design appears intended as a general-purpose geometric sans optimized for clarity and visual consistency. It prioritizes simple construction, open forms, and a calm typographic color that stays unobtrusive across a range of everyday applications.
In the sample text, spacing reads on the open side, which helps maintain legibility at larger paragraph sizes and in interface-like settings. Round letters such as C, G, O, and Q show smooth, near-circular bowls, reinforcing the typeface’s geometric emphasis.