Sans Normal Rugiv 12 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Artegra Sans', 'Artegra Soft', 'Dexa Round', and 'Habanera' by Artegra and 'Nietos' by Melvastype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui text, branding, packaging, headlines, posters, friendly, casual, approachable, modern, informal, approachability, informal readability, modern warmth, lively texture, rounded, humanist, soft terminals, monoline, open counters.
A slanted sans with smooth, rounded construction and mostly monoline strokes. Curves are generous and open, with softened joins and subtly tapered, brush-like terminals that keep the texture lively without introducing strong contrast. Proportions are slightly irregular in a humanist way, and the overall rhythm feels relaxed, with open apertures and clear interior space in letters like C, S, a, and e. Numerals follow the same rounded, flowing logic, with simple, legible shapes and gentle curvature.
Well-suited to friendly branding, packaging, and promotional headlines where a personable voice is needed. It can also work for UI labels and short-to-medium text blocks thanks to its open counters and clear shapes, especially when a casual, modern tone is desired.
The italic slant and soft endings give the face a conversational, friendly tone. It reads as informal and welcoming rather than technical, suggesting speed and ease while staying clean and contemporary.
The font appears intended to provide an easygoing italic sans that feels more human and expressive than a rigid geometric italic, while preserving clean outlines and straightforward readability. Its rounded forms and softened terminals aim to create a warm, approachable texture across both display and everyday text.
The design balances geometric roundness with hand-drawn warmth, producing a lively line that remains even in longer text. The italic angle is consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures, helping maintain cohesion in mixed-case settings.