Sans Normal Gigev 1 is a light, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, branding, packaging, posters, pull quotes, warm, friendly, literary, informal, approachable, approachability, readability, warmth, modern classic, humanist, calligraphic, rounded, soft, open.
This typeface is a slanted, humanist sans with softly rounded strokes and gently tapered terminals. Letterforms show a steady rhythm with open apertures and subtly calligraphic inflections, especially in curved joins and the way strokes flare slightly at ends. Uppercase shapes are broad and airy, while lowercase forms keep a familiar, readable structure with modest ascenders and descenders. Numerals follow the same easy, rounded construction and maintain consistent presence alongside the text.
It works well for editorial headlines, pull quotes, and short-to-medium passages where a warm voice is desirable. The friendly slant and open shapes also suit branding and packaging, as well as posters or promotional materials that benefit from an approachable, human tone.
The overall tone feels warm and personable, with a casual, handwritten echo that avoids looking decorative. Its slant and soft terminals add a lively, conversational character suited to friendly messaging rather than strict formality.
The design appears intended to blend the clarity of a sans with the warmth of a lightly calligraphic italic, delivering an inviting texture in text while staying clean and modern in overall construction.
Curves dominate the design, giving bowls and counters a smooth, continuous feel, while diagonals (like in A, V, W, and x) keep a relaxed, slightly elastic energy. The slant is consistent and readable, helping the font feel dynamic without becoming overly expressive.