Sans Normal Gures 12 is a very light, very narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, posters, headlines, children’s, ui labels, playful, friendly, airy, casual, quirky, space-saving, approachable, modern, rounded, condensed, hand-drawn, open, clean.
A slender, rounded sans with a gently hand-drawn flavor and consistent monoline strokes. Proportions are tall and compact with narrow letterforms, open counters, and softly curved joins that keep the texture light and breathable. Curves tend toward oval geometry (notably in O/C/Q), while verticals remain straight and even; terminals are smooth and minimally finished rather than sharply cut. Spacing is moderate for the width, producing a neat, lightly articulated rhythm in text.
Works best for short to medium-length text where a light, friendly character is desired—packaging, posters, social graphics, children’s materials, and cheerful branding accents. The condensed proportions make it useful when space is tight, such as UI labels or narrow columns, while its soft geometry keeps display lines feeling approachable.
The overall tone is friendly and informal, with a lightly whimsical, human touch that feels approachable rather than technical. Its narrow, airy build reads calm and unforced, lending a conversational voice suitable for upbeat messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver a clean, modern sans with a subtle hand-rendered warmth, balancing legibility with personality. Its narrow, lightly built forms suggest an emphasis on fitting more characters into limited space without losing an inviting, rounded tone.
Distinctive details include a single-storey “a” and “g,” simple, loopless forms, and a compact, streamlined numeral set that matches the same light stroke and rounded construction. The design maintains a consistent baseline presence and avoids strong contrast or angularity, keeping the color even across lines.