Sans Normal Atruf 16 is a light, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FP København' by Fontpartners (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui text, body text, editorial, wayfinding, presentations, clean, modern, neutral, technical, minimal, versatility, clarity, neutrality, readability, simplicity, open apertures, rounded terminals, geometric feel, even rhythm, crisp.
This typeface presents a clean, monolinear construction with smoothly drawn curves and restrained, rounded terminals. Letterforms lean toward simple geometric silhouettes—round counters in O/Q and broad arcs in C/G—balanced by straightforward verticals and horizontals. Spacing appears generous and consistent, and the overall rhythm is calm and even, with clear joins and minimal modulation. Numerals follow the same simple, open structure, reading clearly alongside the lowercase and capitals in continuous text.
It suits interface text, dashboards, and product UI where clarity and calm spacing are priorities. It also works well for editorial layouts, reports, and general-purpose documents, and can scale to signage and wayfinding where clean silhouettes and open counters help recognition at a distance.
The overall tone is neutral and contemporary, with a quietly technical feel that stays out of the way of the content. Its simplicity and open shapes give it a friendly clarity without becoming playful or decorative.
The design appears intended as a versatile, general-purpose sans with a focus on clear skeletons, simple geometry, and consistent rhythm. It aims to provide dependable readability and a modern, unobtrusive voice across a wide range of everyday typography.
Round forms are prominent across the set, and many characters show open, unobstructed counters that support legibility at text sizes. The design avoids pronounced quirks, creating a cohesive system suitable for sustained reading and interface-style settings.