Sans Normal Semaf 12 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, children’s media, social graphics, friendly, casual, quirky, approachable, hand-drawn, approachability, informality, warmth, simplicity, rounded, soft terminals, monolinear, open counters, playful.
A rounded, monolinear sans with softly curved strokes and gently irregular geometry that suggests a hand-drawn influence. Terminals are blunt and rounded rather than sharply cut, and joins stay smooth with minimal modulation. The lowercase shows simple, single-storey forms (notably a and g), open apertures, and compact bowls; numerals are similarly rounded with easy, informal shapes. Overall spacing and rhythm feel even, while the slight wobble in curves and diagonals keeps the texture lively rather than strictly mechanical.
It performs well in short to medium text such as headlines, subheads, posters, packaging callouts, and social media graphics where a friendly tone is desired. It can also support playful branding and children’s or educational materials, especially at sizes where the rounded details are clearly visible.
The font reads as friendly and casual, with a lightly quirky tone that feels human and approachable. Its soft curves and uncomplicated forms give it a warm, conversational voice suited to relaxed communication rather than formal authority.
The design appears intended to deliver an approachable sans-serif voice by combining simple, rounded construction with a hint of hand-made irregularity. It prioritizes clarity and warmth over strict geometric precision, aiming for an inviting, everyday look.
Diagonals and curves appear slightly organic, which adds charm at larger sizes and gives headings a personable character. The overall silhouette stays clean and legible, but the subtle irregularity makes it feel more like a drawn marker/pen style than a rigid geometric sans.