Sans Normal Anlag 17 is a regular weight, normal width, monoline, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: ui text, branding, signage, editorial, packaging, modern, neutral, clean, friendly, practical, versatility, clarity, modernity, neutral branding, legibility, geometric, rounded, open apertures, low contrast, crisp.
A clean, geometric sans with largely circular bowls and softly rounded joins, set on consistent, low-contrast strokes. Curves read smooth and controlled, while terminals are mostly straight-cut, giving a crisp, contemporary finish. The lowercase shows compact vertical proportions and simple construction, with single-storey forms (notably the “a”) and open counters that keep small shapes from clogging. Numerals are straightforward and legible, with round forms that echo the letter bowls and a simple, unambiguous “1.”
This font works well for UI labels, product interfaces, and general-purpose branding where a clean geometric voice is needed. Its open counters and simple shapes also suit short editorial blocks, captions, and wayfinding-style signage at moderate sizes, as well as packaging and marketing copy that benefits from a neutral, contemporary sans.
The overall tone is modern and restrained, with a mildly friendly feel coming from the rounded geometry. It reads as pragmatic and approachable rather than expressive, suited to contemporary interface and branding contexts where clarity is the priority.
The design appears intended as a versatile, geometric everyday sans: straightforward construction, consistent stroke behavior, and rounded forms aimed at reliable legibility and a contemporary, friendly-neutral tone across display and text use.
Letterforms maintain a steady rhythm and consistent curve logic across capitals, lowercase, and figures, which helps create a cohesive texture in paragraph settings. The round characters (O/Q/0) are prominent and balanced, and the shapes avoid decorative quirks, emphasizing clarity and consistency.