Sans Normal Arlab 7 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: ui text, branding, editorial, signage, packaging, clean, modern, neutral, friendly, contemporary, versatility, readability, approachability, clarity, rounded, open apertures, humanist, soft terminals, even rhythm.
A clean sans with rounded, smoothly drawn curves and an even, steady stroke. The letterforms show open apertures and generous counters, with softly finished terminals rather than sharp cuts. Proportions feel balanced and readable, combining geometric roundness (notably in C, O, Q, and numerals) with subtle humanist shaping in the lowercase. Spacing and rhythm appear consistent in text, producing a calm, uncluttered texture.
This font suits interface and product text where clarity and a smooth rhythm are important, and it also works well for contemporary branding that needs a friendly, straightforward tone. Its open shapes and consistent spacing make it comfortable for editorial snippets, wayfinding/signage, and general-purpose packaging or marketing copy.
The overall tone is modern and approachable, with a neutral voice that stays out of the way in continuous reading. Rounded forms and open shapes add a friendly, unforced character, making it feel contemporary without becoming overly stylized.
The design appears intended as a versatile, contemporary sans optimized for clear reading and broad everyday use. By blending rounded geometry with subtle humanist cues, it aims to feel both modern and approachable across headlines and paragraph text.
Uppercase forms are straightforward and stable, while lowercase includes distinctive, readable shapes such as a single-storey “a” and a looped “g,” helping differentiate letters in text. Numerals are clear and evenly weighted, matching the softness of the surrounding letterforms.