Sans Normal Danol 17 is a light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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A monoline sans with rounded bowls and gently tapered joins, combining geometric smoothness with subtle humanist shaping. Curves are clean and continuous, terminals read largely straight-cut, and counters are open, giving letters like C, S, and e an airy, readable feel. Proportions are balanced with a modest x-height and clear differentiation between similar forms; the numerals are simple and contemporary, with a plain, upright construction that matches the lowercase rhythm. Overall spacing appears even and calm, with a consistent stroke behavior across uppercase, lowercase, and figures.
It suits interface copy, product and brand systems, and general-purpose editorial layouts where a clean sans is needed without drawing attention to itself. The open forms and steady spacing also make it a good choice for captions, documentation, and informational signage at medium sizes.
The tone is neutral and contemporary: quiet, competent, and easy to trust. Its softness in the curves keeps it friendly, while the straightforward construction and regular rhythm keep it professional and utilitarian.
The font appears designed as a versatile, everyday sans that balances modern geometry with comfortable readability. It aims to provide a stable, neutral voice for continuous text while remaining crisp enough for labels and interface elements.
The design leans on circular geometry for O/Q and rounded lowercase bowls, but avoids looking overly rigid by introducing slight humanist modulation in letters like a, r, and t. The uppercase set feels crisp and orderly, while the lowercase maintains a smooth reading texture in paragraph-style sample text.