Sans Normal Rikoy 1 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Izmir' by Ahmet Altun and 'Glimp' and 'Glimp Rounded' by OneSevenPointFive (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui text, signage, packaging, headlines, posters, friendly, modern, approachable, clean, confident, everyday legibility, friendly modernity, robust clarity, neutral branding, rounded, soft corners, sturdy, even rhythm, open counters.
A sturdy sans with rounded-corner construction and smooth, continuous curves. Strokes appear consistently thick with minimal modulation, producing a calm, even color in text. Proportions are straightforward and slightly compact, with generous apertures and open counters that keep forms from clogging at size. Terminals are softened rather than sharply cut, and the overall geometry leans toward simple, near-circular bowls with gently squared edges for a pragmatic, contemporary feel.
This font is well suited to interface copy, labels, and wayfinding where robust shapes and clear counters aid quick recognition. It also performs well in headlines and short paragraphs for branding, packaging, and posters, delivering a friendly modern presence without looking quirky.
The softened corners and broad, stable shapes give the font a friendly, approachable tone while still feeling modern and no-nonsense. It reads as confident and utilitarian rather than delicate, with a quiet warmth that suits everyday communication.
The design appears intended to provide a versatile, highly legible sans with softened geometry—balancing a contemporary, utilitarian structure with rounded details that add approachability and visual comfort.
Capitals are clean and blocky with rounded joins, while lowercase maintains a simple, workmanlike structure that stays highly legible in continuous text. Numerals follow the same rounded, sturdy logic, matching the letterforms in weight and curvature for consistent typography across mixed content.