Sans Normal Ennin 14 is a very light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, branding, ui, packaging, clean, modern, airy, friendly, neutral, minimalism, clarity, modern branding, readability, refinement, monoline, rounded, open apertures, generous spacing, humanist touch.
This typeface is a very light, monoline sans with smooth, rounded curves and clean joins. Proportions are balanced and readable, with circular bowls (O/Q) and softly tapered diagonals that keep the texture even. Terminals are mostly straight and unadorned, while counters are open and spacious, helping the letters stay clear at larger sizes. The overall rhythm is calm and consistent, with a slightly gentle, humanist feel in the lowercase shapes and their open apertures.
It performs well for contemporary headlines, subheads, and brand typography where a light, polished impression is desired. The open forms and even rhythm also suit UI labels, navigation, and short editorial text at comfortable sizes, especially in clean layouts with generous spacing.
The tone is modern and understated, with an airy presence that feels calm and approachable rather than technical or stern. Its light stroke and rounded geometry give it a refined, contemporary voice that stays neutral across many contexts.
The design appears intended to provide a minimal, modern sans with friendly roundness and high clarity, emphasizing elegance through light strokes and open counters while maintaining a neutral, versatile personality.
The numerals follow the same light, rounded construction and maintain a cohesive color with the alphabet. The sample text shows a smooth reading line and a quiet typographic “gray,” with ample whitespace inside and around letters that enhances clarity in short passages and display sizing.