Sans Normal Gokus 12 is a very light, very narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: captions, ui labels, posters, packaging, editorial accents, airy, casual, modern, friendly, lively, handwritten feel, space saving, clean readability, modern warmth, monoline, rounded, humanist, slanted, open counters.
A slender, monoline sans with a consistent rightward slant and softly rounded terminals. Letterforms are built from simple, open curves and straight strokes with minimal modulation, giving a clean, sketch-like rhythm. Proportions are compact and tall, with narrow bowls and generous interior space in rounded characters; joins are smooth and unobtrusive. Numerals follow the same light, rounded construction, with a plain, readable “1” and circular “0,” keeping the overall texture even in running text.
This font suits short-to-medium text where a light, friendly voice is needed—captions, UI labels, small headlines, and secondary editorial text. It can also work well on posters or packaging when you want an unobtrusive, modern handwritten feel without the irregularity of a true script. For best results, use it where contrast against the background is strong and sizes aren’t extremely small.
The tone is light and informal, suggesting quick handwriting translated into a tidy sans. Its narrow, leaning silhouette reads energetic and approachable, while the restrained shapes keep it contemporary rather than decorative. Overall it feels understated, breezy, and personable.
The design appears intended to blend the immediacy of handwriting with the clarity of a simple sans, prioritizing a smooth, consistent rhythm and easy letter recognition. Its narrow, slanted structure suggests emphasis on saving horizontal space while maintaining a lively, personal tone.
Curves stay open and uncluttered, helping small counters remain clear despite the tight width. The slant is steady across caps, lowercase, and figures, which creates a cohesive forward motion in paragraphs. Spacing appears controlled and uniform, producing a smooth, continuous line in sample text.