Sans Normal Guriv 9 is a light, very narrow, monoline, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, short text, airy, clean, playful, contemporary, friendly, space saving, modern clarity, gentle personality, display focus, condensed, rounded, open apertures, minimal, linear.
A condensed, monoline sans with softly rounded terminals and a calm, even stroke rhythm. Curves are built from clean elliptical forms, while straight strokes stay slender and consistent, creating a delicate vertical emphasis. Counters are relatively open for the width, and many joins are simplified, giving letters a streamlined, almost drawn-line clarity. The overall texture in paragraphs is light and breathable, with tight letter silhouettes and a smooth, regular cadence across lines.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, captions, and display typography where a tall, condensed voice is useful for fitting more characters into limited width. It works well in branding and packaging that want a clean, contemporary impression with a touch of personality, and it can also serve in short text runs where its narrow rhythm is a benefit.
The font reads as modern and approachable, balancing a minimalist cleanliness with a slightly whimsical, handcrafted feel. Its narrow, tall proportions lend an elegant, space-saving tone, while the rounded shaping keeps it friendly rather than severe.
The design appears intended to deliver a space-efficient sans with a refined, modern silhouette and gentle rounded details, offering a distinctive vertical presence without resorting to heavy stylization.
Round characters like O/Q/0 maintain a consistent oval structure, and the punctuation and numerals follow the same pared-back, linear logic. In text, the narrow forms create a distinctive vertical color that can feel stylish and editorial, especially at larger sizes.