Sans Normal Apnuj 1 is a regular weight, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'TT Commons Classic' and 'TT Commons™️ Pro' by TypeType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui text, wayfinding, branding, presentations, infographics, modern, neutral, clean, friendly, technical, clarity, neutrality, modernization, versatility, legibility, geometric, rounded, minimal, crisp, balanced.
This sans serif has a clean, geometric construction with smooth, round bowls and largely consistent stroke thickness. Curves are drawn with generous radii, while terminals tend to finish flat and crisp, producing a tidy, engineered feel. Proportions are balanced with a straightforward rhythm: circular forms like O and C read evenly, and straight-sided letters (E, F, H, N) keep a stable, grid-like structure. Lowercase forms are simple and legible, with a two-storey a, a compact, open e, and a single-storey g that ends in a rounded ear-like terminal; numerals are clear with a plain, open 4 and a straight, minimal 1.
It suits interface typography, product and corporate communication, and any setting that benefits from a modern, unobtrusive voice. The clear numerals and orderly proportions also make it a good choice for charts, dashboards, and informational layouts where quick scanning matters.
The overall tone is contemporary and neutral, leaning practical rather than expressive. Its rounded geometry adds a mild friendliness, while the disciplined spacing and straightforward shapes keep it professional and matter-of-fact.
The font appears designed to provide a dependable, modern workhorse sans: geometric enough to feel contemporary, but restrained and readable for extended text. Its shapes prioritize clarity and consistency across a broad range of everyday typographic needs.
The design maintains a consistent visual logic across cases, with capitals that feel slightly more architectural and lowercase that stays compact and readable. Counters are generally open, and the punctuation and spacing in the sample text suggest an emphasis on clarity at typical UI and editorial sizes.