Sans Normal Velud 1 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Frutiger Next Paneuropean' by Linotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: branding, packaging, advertising, posters, headlines, friendly, informal, humanist, approachable, energetic, approachability, readability, modernity, informality, emphasis, rounded, oblique, soft terminals, open apertures, single-storey.
A rounded, oblique sans with smooth curves and softened stroke endings. Letterforms lean consistently to the right with low contrast and a gently drawn, slightly calligraphic rhythm rather than rigid geometry. Counters are open and generously shaped, giving the text an airy feel, while proportions stay compact and even across caps and lowercase. Lowercase shows single-storey forms (notably a and g), and figures are simple and clear with rounded joins and consistent spacing.
Well suited to brand voices that want to feel approachable—especially for packaging, lifestyle branding, and promotional design. It also works nicely for short-to-medium headlines, subheads, and pull quotes where the oblique flow can add emphasis and a friendly momentum.
The overall tone is friendly and casual, with a conversational warmth that feels contemporary and personable. Its slanted stance adds motion and a light emphasis, reading as energetic without becoming aggressive or sporty.
The design appears intended to provide a modern, readable italicized sans with rounded forms that communicate ease and approachability. Its consistent slant and open shapes suggest a focus on effortless rhythm in continuous text while still feeling distinctive in display settings.
Distinctive cues include the single-storey g with a prominent ear and a single-storey a, plus round, smooth bowls in letters like o, e, and p. The diagonal stress implied by the oblique drawing and the softened terminals help keep long lines readable while maintaining an informal character.