Sans Normal Ankoh 17 is a regular weight, normal width, monoline, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, headlines, packaging, posters, ui labels, friendly, modern, playful, clean, approachable, approachability, clarity, geometric harmony, brand voice, rounded, geometric, soft, open counters, crisp joins.
A rounded geometric sans with consistent stroke thickness and smooth, circular bowls. Curves dominate the construction, while terminals and joins stay clean and direct, producing a tidy, even rhythm in text. Proportions feel compact with relatively small lowercase bodies against tall ascenders, and the counters remain open enough to keep forms clear at display and medium sizes. Overall spacing reads balanced, with a slightly varied letterfit that gives the line a natural, lively texture rather than a rigidly uniform cadence.
Well suited to branding systems, headlines, packaging, and poster work where a rounded geometric voice is desired. It can also work for UI labels, and short to medium text blocks, especially where a friendly, modern tone and clear silhouettes are more important than dense long-form readability.
The tone is friendly and contemporary, with soft rounding that keeps it approachable. Its geometry and clarity suggest a modern, designed feel, while the compact lowercase and bouncy shapes add a subtle playful character suited to upbeat branding and informal editorial uses.
The design appears intended to balance geometric simplicity with approachable warmth, using rounded forms and steady stroke weight to create a clean, contemporary voice. Its compact lowercase proportions and energetic diagonals suggest a focus on recognizability and personality in display and branding contexts.
Round letters like O and Q appear strongly circular, reinforcing the geometric theme, while diagonal constructions (such as V/W/X and the zig-zag Z) introduce sharper moments that add energy without breaking the overall softness. Numerals are similarly rounded and bold in silhouette, reading clearly and matching the alphabet’s smooth, cohesive style.