Sans Normal Haban 9 is a regular weight, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: ui labels, packaging, posters, headlines, children’s materials, friendly, casual, approachable, playful, clean, approachability, legibility, space-saving, simplicity, rounded, soft, open apertures, single-storey, humanist.
A clean, rounded sans with monoline strokes and softly curved terminals throughout. The proportions are compact and slightly condensed, with generous counters and open apertures that keep forms clear despite the narrow set. Curves are smooth and consistent, and joins are simplified, giving the alphabet an even rhythm and steady texture in text. Lowercase uses single-storey forms (notably a and g), with minimal contrast and straightforward construction that reads as informal but controlled.
It suits short-to-medium text where a warm, contemporary sans is needed—such as UI labels, product packaging, educational materials, and casual editorial. The compact width makes it useful when horizontal space is limited, while the open counters support readability in headings and simple layouts.
The overall tone feels friendly and conversational, with a light, easygoing voice. Rounded corners and simple, open shapes add warmth, while the consistent stroke weight keeps it composed and modern rather than whimsical.
The design appears intended to deliver a straightforward, approachable sans that stays legible in everyday settings while adding a gentle, rounded personality. It balances functional clarity with a casual tone for general-purpose display and interface use.
Capitals stay relatively tall and streamlined, and the numerals follow the same rounded, monoline logic for a cohesive mixed set. Spacing appears comfortable for text, producing an airy, legible color without looking mechanical.