Sans Normal Atdes 9 is a regular weight, narrow, monoline, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: ui text, instructions, captions, signage, packaging, clean, modern, neutral, technical, friendly, clarity, versatility, space economy, contemporary utility, geometric, open apertures, rounded terminals, low contrast, crisp.
A clean, low-contrast sans with largely monoline strokes and a slightly condensed overall stance. Curves are smooth and near-geometric, with round bowls and open counters that keep forms clear at text sizes. Terminals tend to be softly rounded, and joins are straightforward, giving the alphabet an even, controlled rhythm. Capitals are simple and spacious, while the lowercase shows modest ascenders/descenders and a comparatively small x-height, producing a tidy vertical profile.
Works well for user interfaces, product labeling, instructions, and informational layouts where a clean, straightforward voice is needed. Its compact proportions also suit headlines or navigation elements when horizontal space is limited, while the clear counters keep paragraphs and captions readable.
The tone is neutral and contemporary, with a mild friendliness coming from the rounded curves and uncomplicated construction. It reads as practical and unobtrusive, leaning toward a technical clarity rather than expressive display styling.
Likely designed as a versatile everyday sans that prioritizes clarity, consistency, and a contemporary appearance across mixed-case text and numerals. The simple geometric construction suggests an aim for broad usability in editorial and digital contexts without strong stylistic bias.
Spacing in the sample text looks even and restrained, supporting continuous reading without drawing attention to individual letterforms. Numerals follow the same plain, consistent construction and sit comfortably alongside the text.