Sans Normal Arlil 9 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Seconda Soft' by Durotype; 'Peridot Devanagari', 'Peridot Latin', and 'Peridot PE' by Foundry5; 'Averta PE' and 'Averta Standard PE' by Intelligent Design; and 'Intelo' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui text, product design, wayfinding, presentations, branding, clean, modern, friendly, neutral, functional, versatility, legibility, modernity, neutrality, clarity, geometric, rounded, open, crisp, minimal.
A clean sans with largely geometric construction and rounded bowls. Strokes are even and steady, with smooth curves and straight terminals that read crisp at display sizes. Proportions feel balanced and contemporary, with open counters and clear interior space in letters like a, e, and g. The uppercase forms are simple and structured, while the lowercase keeps a straightforward, utilitarian rhythm; figures are similarly plain and readable, with rounded shapes and clear differentiation.
Well-suited to user interfaces, product and app typography, and general-purpose editorial or marketing copy where a neutral, contemporary sans is needed. The clear shapes and open counters also make it a good candidate for labels, dashboards, and wayfinding-style messaging at moderate sizes.
The overall tone is modern and approachable, aiming for clarity over personality. Its restrained forms and tidy spacing create a calm, neutral voice that feels at home in everyday digital and print interfaces. Rounded shapes add a mild friendliness without becoming playful or quirky.
The design appears intended as a versatile, modern workhorse sans that prioritizes clean geometry, consistent rhythm, and dependable legibility. It balances a professional, minimal aesthetic with gently rounded forms to stay approachable across many contexts.
Circular letters (O, Q, o, 0, 8, 9) are smoothly drawn and consistent in curvature, reinforcing a geometric feel. Diagonals in V/W/X/Y/Z appear clean and decisive, and the overall texture of paragraph text stays even, suggesting a design tuned for straightforward reading and signage-style clarity.