Sans Normal Akrev 12 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Madani' and 'Madani Arabic' by NamelaType, 'Causten' and 'Causten Round' by Trustha, 'TT Commons Classic' and 'TT Commons™️ Pro' by TypeType, and 'Segment' by Typekiln (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, branding, posters, signage, packaging, modern, friendly, confident, clean, approachable, impact, clarity, modern branding, simplicity, friendly tone, geometric, rounded, smooth, compact, crisp.
A heavy, geometric sans with round counters and smooth curves balanced by straight, vertical terminals. Letterforms lean on simple circular construction (notably in O/C/G and the lowercase bowls), with tight apertures and compact interior spaces that create a dense, solid texture. Strokes are even and consistent, and joins are clean without visible modulation; diagonals and angled cuts (as in K, R, and the numerals) add sharpness against the otherwise rounded structure. The lowercase shows single-storey a and g, a small, round i/j dot, and a short-armed t, reinforcing a streamlined, contemporary rhythm.
Best suited for headlines, logos, brand systems, posters, and short-form messaging where strong presence and clean geometry are desired. It also works well in signage and packaging applications that benefit from sturdy shapes and quick recognition at a glance.
The overall tone is modern and friendly, projecting confidence through its solid weight and compact forms. Rounded geometry keeps it approachable, while the crisp terminals and tight spacing give it a direct, no-nonsense voice suited to bold messaging.
The design appears aimed at delivering a contemporary geometric sans voice with high impact and simple, consistent construction. It prioritizes bold clarity and a friendly roundness for modern identity and display-oriented typography.
At larger sizes the dense counters and tight apertures read as strong and graphic; in longer text the weight and compactness create a dark, even color. Numerals follow the same rounded, geometric logic, with clear silhouettes and minimal ornamentation.