Sans Normal Walen 1 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: ui text, product design, editorial, signage, presentations, clean, friendly, modern, approachable, functional, everyday legibility, neutral branding, clean ui, soft modernism, text clarity, rounded terminals, soft geometry, open apertures, monoline feel, smooth curves.
A clean sans with softly rounded terminals and a gently geometric construction. Strokes read as fairly even, with smooth joins and minimal modulation, giving the letters a calm, consistent rhythm. Counters are open and spacious, and many forms lean on circular/elliptical geometry (notably in C, O, and lower-case bowls), while verticals stay straight and unembellished. The lowercase shows simple, single‑storey forms where applicable (a, g), with clear punctuation-like dots and straightforward figures that keep the overall texture even in text.
It suits interface copy, product and brand systems that need a neutral, contemporary sans, and general editorial use where a smooth, low-friction reading texture is important. The open shapes and straightforward numerals also make it a good candidate for labels, wayfinding, and presentation typography.
The overall tone is modern and friendly, with rounded details that soften the voice without becoming playful or quirky. It feels neutral and serviceable, aimed at clarity and everyday readability rather than strong stylistic flair.
The design appears intended as a general-purpose, contemporary sans that balances geometric clarity with rounded, human-friendly finishing. It prioritizes a clean texture and legibility across mixed-case text and numerals, aiming for broad everyday usability.
Capitals are cleanly proportioned with generous interior space, and diagonals (K, V, W, X, Y) keep a crisp, tidy silhouette. Numerals are simple and legible, with rounded curves and uncomplicated terminals that match the letterforms.