Sans Normal Annus 22 is a bold, narrow, monoline, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: ui labels, headlines, wayfinding, dashboards, branding, modern, efficient, confident, neutral, technical, space saving, clarity, modern utility, systematic tone, clean, compact, rounded, geometric, high-contrast apertures.
A compact, geometric sans with sturdy strokes and a crisp, contemporary build. Curves are drawn with smooth circular logic, while joins and terminals stay clean and matter-of-fact, giving the letterforms a controlled, engineered feel. Counters are relatively tight and shapes are condensed, producing a dense rhythm in text without becoming rigid. The overall palette favors clear silhouettes, open apertures, and straightforward proportions that read as functional and contemporary.
This font works well where space is limited and quick recognition matters, such as UI labels, navigation, dashboards, and data-heavy layouts. It also suits headlines, posters, and compact branding applications that benefit from a clean, contemporary sans with strong presence.
The tone is modern and businesslike, projecting clarity and efficiency rather than warmth or nostalgia. Its compact proportions and firm stroke presence give it an assertive, utilitarian voice that suits information-forward design.
The design appears intended to provide a compact, highly legible sans for modern interfaces and communication, balancing geometric roundness with pragmatic spacing and sturdy strokes for clarity at small to medium sizes.
Uppercase forms feel especially stable and sign-like, while lowercase maintains a consistent, practical texture for continuous reading. Numerals are simple and strongly shaped, matching the same geometric logic as the letters for cohesive UI and display use.