Sans Normal Derey 12 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: ui text, body text, editorial, branding, signage, neutral, modern, clean, friendly, informal, versatility, legibility, neutrality, clarity, monoline, open counters, soft curves, humanist, even rhythm.
This typeface presents a clean, monoline build with soft, rounded curves and broadly open counters. Uppercase forms are straightforward and geometric-leaning, while the lowercase introduces a slightly more humanist rhythm, including a two-storey “g” and a single-storey “a.” Terminals are mostly smooth and unembellished, with consistent stroke thickness and balanced proportions that keep words looking even and stable at text sizes. Numerals follow the same restrained construction, with clear, simple shapes and no exaggerated quirks.
It suits interface copy, product text, and general-purpose reading where clarity and an even typographic texture are priorities. The calm shapes also work well for understated branding systems, informational print, and straightforward signage that needs to remain legible without drawing attention to the letterforms.
Overall, the font feels neutral and modern with a mild warmth from its rounded shaping and readable, unforced letterforms. It projects a practical, everyday tone—clear and approachable rather than technical or expressive.
The design appears intended as a versatile, general-purpose sans with a clean structure and slightly softened geometry, aiming for reliable legibility and an unobtrusive voice across a wide range of everyday settings.
The sample text shows comfortable spacing and steady texture across mixed-case lines, with distinct shapes for common problem pairs (such as I/l and O/0) aided by differing proportions and simple detailing. Curves remain smooth and consistent across letters like C, S, and e, supporting a calm, even typographic color.