Sans Normal Haden 12 is a regular weight, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: children’s media, packaging, posters, social graphics, branding, friendly, casual, playful, approachable, hand-drawn, approachability, informality, warmth, simplicity, rounded, soft, open, clean, informal.
A rounded, monoline sans with softly tapered terminals and gently irregular, hand-drawn geometry. Curves are built from simple circular/elliptical forms, with generous counters and open apertures that keep shapes clear at text sizes. Strokes maintain an even color overall, but with slight wobble and asymmetry that adds warmth. Capitals are straightforward and legible, while lowercase forms use simplified structures (single-storey a and g) and short, rounded joins.
This font works well for children’s materials, lighthearted branding, packaging, and posters where an approachable, handmade tone is desirable. It also suits short-to-medium text in social graphics, event materials, and friendly UI moments where warmth matters more than strict geometric precision.
The tone is personable and light, with a friendly, conversational feel that reads as handmade without becoming messy. Its soft corners and relaxed rhythm give it a playful, welcoming voice suited to informal communication.
The design appears intended to combine the clarity of a simple rounded sans with the charm of hand lettering, delivering legibility alongside a casual, human touch.
Distinctive details include round dots on i/j, a compact shoulder on r, and numerals that echo the same rounded, casual construction; the 1 is a simple vertical stroke and the 2/3 are smooth, loop-like forms. Overall spacing appears comfortable, supporting readable lines with a gentle, even texture.