Sans Normal Arnek 17 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Ascender Sans' by Ascender (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui text, signage, editorial, presentations, packaging, modern, neutral, clean, friendly, functional, legibility, clarity, neutrality, versatility, utility, open apertures, rounded terminals, generous spacing, geometric, straight-sided.
A clean sans with broad proportions, smooth circular bowls, and consistent monoline strokes. Curves are round and even, while verticals and horizontals stay straight and steady, creating a calm rhythm. The lowercase is large relative to the capitals, with open counters and uncomplicated joins that keep letters readable at a glance. Figures are similarly straightforward, with rounded curves and simple, unembellished construction.
Performs well for UI and product text where clarity and even color are important, and it can also support signage and wayfinding thanks to its open forms and broad letter shapes. In editorial and presentation settings it reads cleanly in both short headlines and longer passages without calling attention to itself.
The overall tone is contemporary and matter-of-fact, with a mild friendliness coming from the rounded curves and open shapes. It feels practical and approachable rather than expressive, suited to clear communication and interface-like clarity.
Designed to provide a clear, contemporary sans for general-purpose communication, emphasizing simple geometry, open counters, and a stable typographic rhythm. The shapes prioritize straightforward legibility and a neutral presence across a range of everyday design contexts.
Capitals read with a geometric steadiness, while the lowercase maintains a simple, workmanlike texture in continuous text. The ampersand and punctuation in the sample maintain the same restrained, monoline character, reinforcing a cohesive, no-nonsense voice.