Sans Normal Arnov 9 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Croih' by 38-lineart, 'Neue Rational Standard' by René Bieder, and 'Nova Pro' by XdCreative (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui text, wayfinding, editorial, presentations, branding, clean, modern, neutral, friendly, utilitarian, legibility, versatility, clarity, modern neutrality, open apertures, round counters, soft corners, even rhythm, generous spacing.
This sans serif has round, smoothly drawn curves paired with straight-sided stems and consistently blunt terminals. Counters are large and open, with a clear circular logic in letters like C, G, O, and e, while forms such as a and g read as single-storey with simple, sturdy construction. Proportions lean broad with generous sidebearings, producing an airy texture in both the grid and paragraph samples, and the overall stroke color stays even and calm.
It suits interface copy, dashboards, and product text where a clean, open sans helps maintain readability at a range of sizes. The wide, evenly spaced forms also work well in signage and wayfinding, and it can support contemporary editorial layouts and straightforward brand systems that need a neutral typographic base.
The tone is straightforward and contemporary, with a friendly softness coming from the rounded bowls and open shapes. It feels neutral and dependable rather than expressive, aiming for clarity and an unforced, approachable voice.
The design appears intended as a general-purpose, modern sans focused on clarity and consistency, using rounded construction and open counters to keep text readable and calm. Its broad proportions and even color suggest it is meant to perform reliably in continuous reading as well as short labels.
Numerals are simple and highly legible, matching the letterforms’ rounded geometry and consistent stroke endings. The text sample shows stable line rhythm and clear word shapes, with punctuation and capitals maintaining the same restrained, clean styling.