Sans Normal Aplab 1 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: ui text, app design, websites, signage, presentations, modern, clean, technical, friendly, clarity, neutrality, approachability, modern utility, rounded, geometric, open, monoline, spacious.
A rounded geometric sans with largely monoline strokes and soft, cornerless joins. Curves are built from broad circular/elliptical forms, while straight segments stay crisp and even, producing a smooth, consistent rhythm. Counters are generous and apertures are open, helping letters stay clear at a range of sizes. The lowercase has a notably tall presence relative to capitals, with compact ascenders/descenders and simplified, contemporary shapes across the set; numerals follow the same rounded, even-stroke construction.
Well suited to interface typography, web and product design, and informational graphics where a clean, neutral voice is needed. The open counters and simple shapes also make it a solid option for signage and presentation work, and for short to medium-length copy where an unobtrusive modern sans is desired.
The overall tone is modern and approachable, with a lightly technical, UI-forward feel. Rounded terminals and open forms keep it friendly and calm rather than severe, while the steady stroke and spacious proportions read as orderly and efficient.
The letterforms suggest an intention to provide a contemporary, highly legible sans with a softened geometric character—balancing a functional, system-like clarity with rounded details that keep the voice welcoming.
The design leans on uniform stroke behavior and large counters to maintain clarity in text, while the rounded geometry gives headings a smooth, polished silhouette. Diagonals (as in V/W/X/Y) are clean and straightforward, complementing the predominantly circular construction elsewhere.