Sans Normal Bylaf 20 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Niva' by PeGGO Fonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui text, product design, editorial, signage, presentations, clean, friendly, modern, neutral, approachable, versatility, readability, modernity, approachability, rounded, humanist, open apertures, soft terminals, even rhythm.
A clean sans with softly rounded geometry and an even, steady stroke rhythm. Curves are smooth and nearly monoline, with open apertures and generous counters that keep forms readable. Terminals are mostly straight or gently softened rather than sharply cut, and joins are tidy and consistent. The lowercase shows a single-storey “a” and “g” with simple, open construction, while numerals are clear and unembellished with comfortable spacing and a calm overall texture.
Well suited for user interfaces, product and brand communications, and general-purpose editorial typography where clarity and a neutral tone are needed. The clean shapes and open counters also make it a solid option for wayfinding and presentation materials at a range of sizes.
The overall tone is modern and approachable, projecting clarity without feeling cold. Its rounded construction and open forms give it a friendly, everyday voice suited to neutral brand and interface work.
Likely designed as a versatile, all-purpose sans that prioritizes straightforward readability and a contemporary, friendly feel. The rounded forms and restrained detailing suggest an emphasis on dependable performance across common design contexts rather than strong stylistic eccentricity.
The face maintains consistent proportions across caps, lowercase, and figures, creating a smooth line of text in the sample. Circular letters (like O/C/Q) read balanced and stable, and the general spacing appears neither tight nor airy, supporting both short display lines and continuous reading.