Sans Normal Salis 12 is a regular weight, narrow, monoline, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: children’s materials, packaging, posters, headlines, craft branding, playful, handmade, friendly, casual, quirky, approachability, handmade feel, casual clarity, rounded, informal, bouncy, open counters, soft terminals.
A monoline sans with gently irregular, hand-drawn geometry and rounded, softened terminals. Curves lean toward circular and elliptical construction, while straight strokes show slight wobble that keeps the texture human rather than mechanical. Capitals are simple and open with modest contrast in width from letter to letter; lowercase forms are compact with small bowls and short extenders, giving a tight vertical rhythm. Figures are clear and consistent, with rounded turns and uncomplicated shapes that match the alphabet’s friendly tone.
Works well for informal headlines, short passages in posters, and friendly packaging where a handmade voice is desirable. It also suits classroom materials, crafts, and small-brand identity systems that want warmth and approachability over strict precision.
The overall tone is light, approachable, and a bit whimsical—more sketchbook than corporate. The mild irregularity and soft endings make it feel conversational and kid-friendly without becoming overly decorative.
Likely designed to provide a clean sans foundation with a hand-rendered feel—keeping forms simple and legible while introducing small, human irregularities to add charm and personality.
Spacing looks intentionally airy, helping the narrow letterforms stay readable. The design relies on simplicity and repeated rounded motifs, creating an even, recognizable texture across both display-sized letters and continuous text.