Sans Normal Solay 1 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: ui text, editorial, body copy, instructional, captions, clean, modern, neutral, quiet, bookish, versatility, readability, clarity, modern utility, open apertures, humanist, soft curves, generous spacing, high legibility.
This typeface presents as a restrained, lightly built sans with softly rounded curves and subtly tapered joins. Strokes remain consistent with gentle modulation, and terminals are clean and mostly straight, avoiding overt geometric rigidity. Counters are open and spacious, with a steady rhythm across the alphabet; the lowercase shows a single-storey “a” and simple, readable forms that keep texture even in paragraph settings. Numerals are clear and straightforward, with rounded bowls and uncomplicated silhouettes that match the letterforms.
It works well for continuous reading in interfaces, articles, documentation, and general-purpose layouts where a clean, unobtrusive texture is desired. The open counters and even spacing support small-to-medium sizes for captions, labels, and functional typography.
The overall tone is calm and matter-of-fact, leaning modern without feeling sterile. Its smooth curves and measured proportions give it a friendly, editorial neutrality suited to information-forward typography.
The design appears intended as a versatile, legible sans for everyday use, balancing smooth curves with straightforward construction to stay readable in both headings and longer passages while remaining visually neutral.
In the sample text, word shapes stay distinct and stable, with comfortable internal space and clear letter differentiation (notably in round letters and open forms like c/e/s). The design favors clarity over characterful quirks, maintaining a consistent color across longer lines.