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AP.CX / Trial subset

Normale

A public trial subset for testing scale, rhythm, hierarchy, and brand fit.

Version
1.001
Edition
Trial subset
Released
2026-05-14
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AP.CX / Normale02 / Family architecture
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02 / Family architecture

A deliberate static family

ThinNormale Aa 0123100
LightNormale Aa 0123300
RegularNormale Aa 0123400
MediumNormale Aa 0123500
BoldNormale Aa 0123700
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AP.CX / Normale03 / Design story
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Intent, use, and provenance

Normale is a direct, flexible sans for exhibition copy, poster systems, captions, and art-world ephemera. It is built to hold a clean editorial line while still carrying enough edge for display settings.

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AP.CX / Normale04 / Display range
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04 / Display range

Normale Trial 1.001

Gallery Night Shift
Poster Study 0123456789
Open Call Tonight
Studio Visit Notes
AP CX Editorial System
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AP.CX / Normale05 / Text performance
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05 / Text performance

Scale and rhythm

54 ptThe opening runs late and nobody wants to go home.
42 ptThe opening runs late and nobody wants to go home.
32 ptThe opening runs late and nobody wants to go home.
24 ptThe opening runs late and nobody wants to go home.
18 ptThe opening runs late and nobody wants to go home.
13 ptThe opening runs late and nobody wants to go home.
10 ptThe opening runs late and nobody wants to go home.
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AP.CX / Normale06 / Numerals and symbols
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06 / Numerals and symbols

Figures built for systems

0123456789
0123456789 (
) /
@ &

Numeric features: standard figures

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AP.CX / Normale07 / OpenType
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07 / OpenType

2 available features

kernKerning

Adjusts spacing between specific pairs for a more even texture. Enabled by default.

AVATAR To VA WA AV ToAVATAR To VA WA AV To
ligaStandard ligatures

Merges common letter pairs into a single glyph for smoother rhythm. Enabled by default.

fi fl final file fleet filmfi fl final file fleet film
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AP.CX / Normale08 / Character coverage
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08 / Character coverage

81 glyphs

! & ( ) . / 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ? @ A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z   ı ȷ
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AP.CX / Normale09 / Language coverage
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09 / Language coverage

1 verified language

01Englishen_Latn
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AP.CX / Normale10 / Technical report
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10 / Technical report

Binary facts

Family
Normale Trial
Internal version
Version 1.001;Glyphs 3.5 (3525)
PostScript name
NormaleTrial
Vendor
les designers anonymes
Axes
0
Named instances
5
Glyphs
81
OpenType features
2
Units per em
1000
Ascender / descender
960 / -260
Designer
Not declared
Edition
Trial subset
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AP.CX / Normale11 / Quality assurance
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11 / Quality assurance

Evidence pending

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  • Release QA evidence was not supplied to this preview.

Metadata and specimen claims are derived from the selected binary set.

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AP.CX / Normale12 / Release notes
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12 / Release notes

Commercial

Release notes

  • The public edition contains five static trial weights.
  • The trial repertoire is intentionally limited to 81 glyphs.
  • Full commercial files are delivered separately after licensing.

Known issues

  • The public trial supports English only.
  • Content release metadata is 1.000 while the current trial binaries identify themselves internally as 1.001; publication is blocked until these versions are reconciled.

Credits

  • Designed by les designers anonymes.
  • Published by AP.CX.

Rights and support

Commercial

Support: ap.cx/contact

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Normale for evaluation.

Normale / 1.001