Sans Normal Somiv 12 is a light, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: ui text, body copy, editorial, brand systems, packaging, clean, friendly, modern, neutral, approachable, readability, versatility, warm modernity, soft neutrality, rounded, open apertures, soft terminals, slightly flared strokes, humanist.
A clean, rounded sans with gently modulated strokes and softly tapered terminals that give the forms a subtle, calligraphic liveliness without becoming decorative. Curves are smooth and fairly circular, with open apertures and clear counters that keep letters readable at text sizes. Uppercase shapes feel balanced and steady, while the lowercase shows a more humanist rhythm with simple, single-storey forms and modest ascenders/descenders. Numerals follow the same rounded construction, with straightforward geometry and consistent stroke behavior across curves and straights.
Works well for UI copy, captions, and general-purpose body text where a clean sans is needed but a colder geometric look would feel too rigid. Its rounded construction and open shapes also suit editorial layouts, product packaging, and brand systems aiming for an approachable, contemporary voice.
The overall tone is calm and approachable, combining contemporary simplicity with a slightly warm, hand-influenced softness. It reads as neutral and professional rather than technical, making it feel friendly and easygoing in continuous text.
Likely intended as a versatile everyday sans that stays unobtrusive in text while adding a gentle warmth through rounded construction and softly tapered endings. The consistent proportions across uppercase, lowercase, and figures suggest a focus on balanced paragraph color and practical readability.
Extremities often finish with subtle flares and rounded ends, which adds softness and helps maintain even color in paragraphs. The design favors clarity over sharpness, with smooth joins and a consistent, unforced rhythm across mixed-case settings.