Sans Normal Belal 1 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, posters, headlines, branding, signage, friendly, playful, casual, retro, approachability, warmth, human feel, casual clarity, rounded, soft, quirky, informal, hand-drawn.
A rounded sans with softly swelling strokes and gently irregular geometry that gives the outlines a hand-made steadiness rather than strict mechanical precision. Curves are broad and smooth, corners are consistently eased, and terminals tend to end bluntly with subtle rounding. Proportions are compact and slightly condensed, with open counters and clear joins that keep shapes legible in text. The overall rhythm is even, but with small, intentional idiosyncrasies in bowls, shoulders, and diagonals that add character without breaking consistency.
Well suited to packaging, posters, and display headlines where a warm, personable sans is needed. It can also work for branding, signage, and short text blocks in contexts like food, lifestyle, or community-oriented communications where friendliness and clarity are priorities.
The tone is approachable and lightly whimsical, with a friendly, everyday voice that feels informal and human. Its softened forms and mild irregularities suggest a relaxed, cheerful personality that can read as contemporary-casual with a hint of retro charm.
Likely designed to provide a clean, readable sans foundation while adding a subtle hand-crafted warmth through rounded terminals and lightly irregular shaping. The goal appears to be a versatile, approachable voice that stands out from strictly geometric or purely utilitarian sans designs without becoming novelty-driven.
In running text, the face maintains a steady color with clear word shapes; the rounded construction prevents it from feeling stark or technical. Numerals follow the same softened, slightly condensed logic, pairing well with the letters for simple informational settings.