Sans Normal Gulef 13 is a light, very narrow, monoline, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, branding, minimal, clean, playful, airy, retro, space saving, modern clarity, editorial display, signage clarity, branding tone, condensed, linear, open counters, high contrast (negative), rounded terminals.
This typeface is a slim, linear sans with an even stroke and generous interior space. Proportions are strongly condensed, producing tall, column-like letters with open counters and a light visual footprint. Curves are drawn with smooth, near-elliptical bowls (notably in C, O, Q, and e), while diagonals are crisp and straight (A, V, W, X, Y), creating a clear geometric rhythm. Terminals appear mostly rounded or softly finished, and the overall spacing reads open and breathable in text, with simple, uncluttered forms.
Best suited to display settings where its condensed build can create height and presence without heavy color, such as headlines, posters, packaging labels, and signage. It can also work for short brand statements and UI headings where a clean, slender tone is desired, but extended body text may require larger sizes and comfortable tracking for readability.
The overall tone is calm and understated, with a slightly whimsical, modernist feel due to the extreme slimness and tall proportions. It suggests a neat, contemporary voice that can also nod to mid-century signage and minimal editorial design. The light, airy rhythm gives it a friendly approachability without becoming decorative.
The design appears intended to deliver a minimal, space-efficient sans that feels elegant and contemporary while staying approachable. Its condensed geometry and consistent stroke suggest a focus on clean rhythm and visual economy for modern display typography.
Distinctive narrow proportions make lines of text feel elongated and elegant, while round shapes remain clear thanks to open counters. Numerals follow the same slim construction; curved figures like 2, 3, 5, and 9 keep a smooth, drawn quality, and 0 is tall and oval. The lowercase shows simple, single-storey constructions and compact extenders that maintain an even, consistent texture in paragraphs.