Sans Normal Aldil 1 is a regular weight, very wide, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Midnight Sans' by Colophon Foundry and 'Otoiwo Grotesk' by Pepper Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui design, headlines, signage, branding, dashboards, modern, friendly, neutral, techy, approachable, clarity, openness, modernity, simplicity, geometric, open counters, rounded bowls, clean, spacious.
The design is a clean geometric sans with broad proportions, rounded bowls, and smooth, even strokes. Curves are built from near-circular forms with crisp joins, and straight strokes stay steady without noticeable modulation. Counters are spacious and apertures are open, creating an airy rhythm; the lowercase shows single-storey forms and a large x-height that keeps text looking sturdy and straightforward.
It suits UI and product typography, dashboards, app navigation, and data-forward layouts where openness and quick recognition matter. The broad stance also works well for headlines, signage-style messaging, and branding that wants a modern, friendly voice without decorative cues.
This typeface reads as contemporary and pragmatic, with a calm, matter-of-fact tone. Its generous width and open shapes give it a friendly, approachable presence while still feeling technical and modern.
The letterforms appear designed to prioritize clarity and an even, contemporary texture, using wide proportions and open internal spaces to keep words legible and uncramped. The geometric construction and consistent stroke behavior suggest an intention to feel modern and system-like while staying approachable in continuous reading.
In the sample text, spacing and rhythm stay stable across mixed-case settings, with wide characters and rounded forms producing a smooth, slightly expansive line. Numerals appear straightforward and highly legible, matching the same geometric, open construction as the letters.