Sans Normal Gokuh 1 is a light, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: ui labels, editorial notes, captions, packaging, posters, airy, friendly, casual, modern, approachable, friendly emphasis, compact setting, modern clarity, smooth rhythm, monoline, rounded, humanist, open apertures, oblique stress.
A slim, monoline sans with a consistent rightward slant and softly rounded terminals. Curves are drawn with smooth, elliptical geometry, and joins stay clean and understated, keeping the overall texture even. Counters are open and generous for the width, with simple, uncluttered construction in both uppercase and lowercase forms. The numerals follow the same slender, rounded logic, maintaining a cohesive rhythm across text and figures.
It suits short to medium-length text where a clean, approachable italic voice is useful—UI labels, captions, sidebars, pull quotes, and brand supporting typography. The narrow footprint can help in space-constrained layouts, while the rounded forms keep it legible in display sizes for posters, packaging, and social graphics.
The overall tone feels light on its feet and conversational, with a friendly, contemporary character. Its oblique stance adds a sense of motion and informality without turning into a script-like voice.
The design appears intended as a modern, easygoing italic sans that prioritizes smooth rhythm and clarity over strict geometric rigidity. It aims to deliver a lightweight, contemporary emphasis style that remains readable and cohesive across letters and numerals.
Stroke endings read as gently softened rather than sharply cut, which helps prevent the italics from feeling brittle at larger sizes. The italic angle and smooth curves create a continuous flow in words, giving lines a slightly lively, handwritten-adjacent cadence while remaining clearly sans.