Sans Normal Godar 1 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, branding, headlines, social graphics, casual, friendly, retro, approachable, lively, friendliness, informality, handmade feel, energy, rounded, hand-drawn, slanted, bouncy, compact.
A slanted, rounded sans with smooth, low-contrast strokes and softly tapered terminals. The proportions are compact and slightly condensed, while the lowercase shows a relatively tall x-height that keeps counters open and legible. Curves are built from broad ellipses with a gentle, hand-drawn irregularity, giving the rhythm a subtle bounce without feeling messy. Numerals and capitals follow the same rounded, informal construction and maintain a consistent overall color in text.
Well-suited for short to medium-length text where an informal, personable tone is desired—such as posters, packaging, and brand touchpoints. It can also work for headlines and social or editorial graphics that benefit from a lively, approachable texture.
The tone is warm and casual, with a playful, human feel that reads as friendly rather than formal. Its slant and rounded shapes add energy and motion, suggesting an easygoing, conversational voice with a mild retro flavor.
The design appears intended to deliver an easygoing, handwritten-leaning sans voice while preserving clear shapes and steady readability. It prioritizes friendliness and momentum through a consistent slant, rounded construction, and a compact, energetic rhythm.
Diagonal strokes and joins feel slightly elastic, and widths vary just enough to keep the texture lively. The design stays clean at a glance, but the small deviations in curvature and terminal shaping contribute to a handcrafted personality.