Sans Normal Utbab 1 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Komet', 'Komet Pro', and 'Rooney Sans' by Jan Fromm (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui text, editorial, branding, product labels, signage, clean, modern, friendly, casual, technical, legibility, emphasis, modernity, approachability, clarity, rounded, geometric, oblique, open apertures, smooth curves.
This typeface is an oblique sans with smooth, rounded geometry and low stroke modulation. Letterforms lean consistently to the right, with clean terminals and a generally monoline feel. Counters are open and generously rounded (notably in C, G, O, and e), while bowls and shoulders keep a compact, tidy rhythm. Uppercase proportions feel slightly wide and stable, and the lowercase maintains a clear, readable structure with single-storey forms and simple joins. Numerals follow the same rounded, oblique construction, with open shapes and straightforward silhouettes.
It suits interface typography and product communication where an italic voice is needed for emphasis while remaining highly legible. The clean, rounded construction also works well in modern branding and packaging, and it can serve for short-to-medium editorial passages, captions, and functional signage where a friendly, contemporary tone is desired.
The overall tone is contemporary and approachable, combining a clean, engineered clarity with a relaxed, forward-leaning motion. Its rounded curves and smooth rhythm give it a friendly, informal edge without feeling playful or decorative.
The design appears intended as a versatile italic sans that preserves clarity through open counters and simple construction, while using rounded geometry and a steady slant to add momentum and a modern, approachable character.
The italic is built as a true oblique, with consistent slant across capitals, lowercase, and figures. Curved letters show careful circular construction, while diagonals (A, V, W, X, Y) read crisp and energetic. The spacing in text appears even and comfortable, supporting continuous reading despite the strong slant.