Sans Normal Gukef 12 is a light, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, branding, airy, friendly, retro, casual, clean, space-saving, approachability, clean display, retro modernity, rounded terminals, monoline, soft geometry, open counters, tall proportions.
A monoline sans with tall, condensed proportions and gently rounded stroke endings. Curves are clean and circular, with open counters and a steady, even rhythm across the alphabet. Vertical strokes dominate the silhouette, while joins and corners soften into subtle rounding rather than sharp angles. Numerals and lowercase maintain the same slim, consistent stroke behavior, giving the face a cohesive, lightly drawn texture in text.
Well suited to headlines, short statements, posters, and display copy where a tall, compact sans can save horizontal space. The clean monoline build and rounded finish also make it a good fit for packaging, signage, and branding systems that want an approachable, lightly retro voice.
The overall tone feels lighthearted and approachable, with a mild mid‑century/hand-lettered flavor that reads as informal without becoming messy. Its narrow, tall shapes lend a tidy, understated elegance, making it feel friendly and slightly retro while staying straightforward and legible.
The design appears intended as a simple, condensed sans that balances geometric clarity with softened terminals to keep the tone warm. It prioritizes a consistent monoline construction and compact proportions for clean display typography that remains personable.
The condensed width creates strong vertical emphasis and compact word shapes, while the rounded terminals keep lines from feeling rigid. In larger sizes the slim strokes and open forms look crisp and uncluttered; in longer text, the narrow measure encourages generous spacing and careful leading for best readability.