Sans Normal Haniv 12 is a regular weight, very narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, posters, invitations, ui labels, playful, friendly, hand-drawn, casual, quirky, approachability, informality, compactness, charm, legibility, rounded, soft, bouncy, open apertures, low contrast.
A narrow, monoline sans with rounded terminals and gently irregular, hand-drawn geometry. Strokes maintain an even thickness with soft curves and occasional subtle wobble that keeps the rhythm lively rather than rigid. Counters are generally open and simple, and many forms lean on circular/oval construction (notably in O, o, e, and numerals), while verticals stay straight and clean. Overall spacing feels airy due to the slim proportions, helping maintain clarity despite the informal shaping.
Works well for short-to-medium text where a friendly, informal voice is desired: children’s materials, playful branding, packaging, event invitations, and headline or callout use in posters. Its narrow proportions can help fit more characters into tight spaces, making it useful for labels, UI chips, and compact display settings when a personable tone is needed.
The tone is warm, approachable, and slightly whimsical, like neat marker lettering. It reads as conversational and human, suggesting friendliness and lightness rather than corporate formality. The narrow build adds a tidy, efficient feel while the rounded ends keep it soft and inviting.
The design appears intended to deliver an approachable handwritten look with consistent stroke weight and clean construction, balancing legibility with character. Narrow proportions and rounded terminals suggest a practical, space-saving display/branding face that still feels human and lighthearted.
Distinctive, simplified shapes (such as the single-storey lowercase a and g and the curved, hook-like J) reinforce the hand-rendered personality. Numerals follow the same rounded, even-stroke logic, with a smooth, looped 2 and a soft, open 4 that match the casual texture of the alphabet.