Sans Normal Idlil 12 is a regular weight, very narrow, monoline, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, packaging, posters, social media, kids, playful, handwritten, casual, friendly, quirky, handwritten charm, space saving, casual display, friendly tone, rounded, condensed, upright slant, soft terminals, tall xforms.
A condensed, slightly right-slanted sans with a hand-drawn feel and consistently rounded stroke endings. Letters are built from simple, narrow shapes with gentle curves and minimal contrast, giving the set an even, marker-like rhythm. Counters are compact, apertures are relatively closed, and many glyphs take on tall, simplified constructions that keep the texture light and airy despite the narrow proportions. Figures follow the same informal logic, with simple, open forms and soft corners.
Works best for short to medium-length settings such as headlines, captions, packaging, posters, and social graphics where a friendly handwritten tone is desired. The condensed build makes it useful when space is tight, and it can add charm to invitations, labels, and light editorial callouts.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, with a casual handwritten character that reads as personable rather than formal. Its narrow, buoyant rhythm and rounded terminals give it a lighthearted, slightly quirky voice suited to friendly messaging and playful branding.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, neat hand lettering in a streamlined, space-saving form—prioritizing approachability and personality while keeping letterforms simple and legible.
Spacing and widths feel intentionally uneven from glyph to glyph, reinforcing the handmade personality. The slant is subtle enough to remain readable in text, while still adding motion and informality.