Sans Normal Arkun 18 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Myriad', 'Myriad Arabic', and 'Myriad Devanagari' by Adobe; 'ITC Stone Sans' and 'ITC Stone Sans II' by ITC; and 'LFT Arnoldo' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui text, signage, editorial, branding, presentations, neutral, modern, clean, technical, utilitarian, clarity, versatility, modernization, neutrality, systematic, monoline, geometric, crisp, open counters, straight terminals.
This typeface is a monolinear sans with a largely geometric construction and clean, even stroke weight. Curves are smooth and round (notably in C, G, O, and Q), while verticals and horizontals stay crisp and steady, creating a tidy rhythm in text. Terminals are predominantly straight and unembellished, with minimal modulation at joins. Proportions feel balanced and general-purpose, with open apertures and counters that keep letters clear at display and text sizes; the lowercase shows simple, single-storey forms (e.g., a and g) and a straightforward, readable structure.
It suits interface copy, product UI, and wayfinding where clarity and consistent rhythm matter. The even color and open shapes also work well for editorial layouts, corporate communications, and straightforward branding systems that need a modern, unobtrusive sans.
The overall tone is neutral and contemporary, leaning more toward practical clarity than personality-driven expressiveness. Its restrained details and consistent geometry give it a matter-of-fact, informational voice that feels at home in modern interfaces and editorial settings.
The design appears intended as a versatile, contemporary sans focused on legibility and visual neutrality. Its geometric underpinnings and minimal detailing suggest an aim to perform reliably across a wide range of sizes and everyday typographic contexts without drawing attention to itself.
Diagonal letters (V, W, X, Y) are sharply drawn with clean intersections, while round letters maintain consistent curvature without noticeable flare. Figures are simple and legible, matching the letterforms’ plain, systematic style.