Sans Normal Kidan 12 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, headlines, children’s media, friendly, playful, approachable, casual, quirky, approachability, warmth, character, informality, readability, soft terminals, humanist, rounded forms, lively rhythm, informal.
A rounded, soft-edged sans with gently irregular stroke behavior that gives the letters a hand-shaped feel while remaining clean and coherent. Curves are generous and open (notably in C, O, and G), and terminals tend to finish with subtle flares or angled cuts that create a slightly wobbly, organic rhythm. Uppercase forms are simple and sturdy; lowercase shows friendly proportions with open counters and a single-storey “a.” Numerals are bold and clear, with similarly rounded structure and slight asymmetries that keep the texture lively in lines of text.
Well suited to branding systems that want friendliness without going fully novelty, as well as packaging, posters, and display headlines where its lively texture can be appreciated. It can also work for short blocks of copy in informal contexts such as educational materials, event promotions, and family- or kid-oriented messaging.
The overall tone is warm and conversational, balancing clarity with a playful, informal energy. Its soft geometry and slight irregularities make it feel personable and inviting rather than strictly technical or corporate.
Likely designed to deliver an approachable, contemporary sans voice with a handcrafted flavor—prioritizing warmth and character while keeping letterforms straightforward and readable.
The design maintains good openness in bowls and apertures, helping it stay readable in short paragraphs while still showing character. Angled joins and subtly varied widths across glyphs add motion to headings and emphasize a handcrafted, non-mechanical texture.