Sans Normal Hodov 1 is a light, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: ui labels, branding, posters, packaging, headlines, friendly, playful, modern, clean, approachable, approachability, modernity, clarity, geometric consistency, softened forms, rounded, geometric, soft, open, airy.
A rounded geometric sans with smooth, monoline strokes and consistently softened terminals. Curves are built from near-circular bowls and wide arcs, while verticals remain straight and even, creating a clean, steady rhythm. Counters are open and generous, and many joins are simplified into continuous curves, giving the forms an airy, uncluttered look. Uppercase proportions feel compact and neatly contained, while the lowercase maintains clear separation between similar shapes through distinct hooks, tails, and bowls.
This style works well for interface labels, app or product branding, and short to medium-length display text where warmth and clarity are priorities. Its open counters and rounded forms also suit packaging, signage, and posters that need a modern, friendly voice.
The overall tone is friendly and contemporary, with a mild retro-futurist feel driven by its rounded geometry and soft endings. It reads as approachable and informal without becoming messy, making text feel lighthearted and easygoing.
The design appears intended to deliver a clean geometric sans with softened edges—prioritizing approachability and visual consistency across letters and figures. It balances simple construction with distinctive rounded details to create a recognizable, contemporary texture in both headings and running text.
Distinctive rounded construction shows in characters like the single-story “a” and “g,” the looped descenders in “q” and “y,” and the smoothly bent diagonals in “k” and “x.” Numerals follow the same soft geometry, with rounded corners and open shapes that keep figures visually consistent alongside letters.