Sans Normal Sanit 12 is a light, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Cadmium' by AVP (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui text, wayfinding, packaging, posters, captions, clean, modern, technical, minimal, clarity, space saving, modern utility, neutral voice, geometric, monoline, airy, crisp, compact.
A streamlined sans with monoline strokes and compact proportions. Curves are clean and evenly tensioned, with round counters and minimal modulation, giving the forms a tidy, engineered feel. Terminals are mostly straight or gently rounded, and the overall rhythm stays consistent across caps, lowercase, and numerals, producing a neat, economical texture in paragraphs.
Well-suited to interface labeling, dashboards, and informational layouts where a compact, clean sans helps conserve space without becoming fussy. It also works for packaging, editorial captions, and contemporary posters that benefit from a crisp, modern typographic tone.
The font reads as contemporary and utilitarian, with a calm, neutral voice. Its restrained geometry and open, unfussy shapes convey clarity and efficiency rather than warmth or ornament.
The design appears intended to provide a space-efficient, neutral sans with consistent, monoline construction and a modern geometric sensibility, optimized for clear everyday communication across headlines and text.
Capitals are simple and legible with a slightly condensed stance, while lowercase maintains straightforward construction and clear differentiation in key forms (notably the single-storey shapes and clean hooks/arms). Numerals follow the same pared-back logic, staying crisp and easy to scan in running text.