Sans Normal Dukuw 1 is a light, very wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, branding, headlines, posters, user interfaces, clean, modern, minimal, airy, neutral, clarity, modern utility, geometric simplicity, spaciousness, rounded, open apertures, monoline, geometric, even rhythm.
A clean sans with monoline strokes and a distinctly broad footprint. Curves are built from smooth, near-circular geometry (notably in O, C, and the rounded lowercase forms), while straight strokes stay crisp and evenly weighted. Counters are generous and apertures stay open, producing an airy texture in text. Terminals are largely plain and unbracketed, with simple joins and a steady baseline presence that keeps the overall rhythm calm and consistent.
This font suits headlines and display settings where a wide, open sans can create a modern, spacious layout. It can also work well in UI and product contexts that benefit from uncluttered letterforms and clear counters, as well as in editorial titling where a clean, contemporary voice is desired.
The overall tone is restrained and contemporary, with a quiet, utilitarian clarity. Its wide proportions and open forms give it a spacious, approachable feel rather than a dense or emphatic one, lending a modernist, design-forward neutrality.
The design appears intended as a straightforward, geometry-led sans that prioritizes clarity and visual calm. Its wide stance and rounded construction suggest a goal of delivering modern, uncluttered typography that remains legible while feeling sleek and contemporary.
The uppercase set reads especially geometric, while the lowercase maintains simplicity with single-storey shapes where visible (e.g., a, g). Numerals follow the same rounded, open construction, with clear distinctions and a smooth, streamlined look that matches the letterforms.