Sans Normal Dabab 5 is a light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gimbal Grotesque' by AVP (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui text, editorial, branding, signage, presentations, clean, neutral, modern, friendly, readability, versatility, neutrality, modern utility, geometric, monoline, open counters, rounded terminals, generous spacing.
A clean sans with monolinear strokes and largely geometric construction. Round letters lean toward circular bowls and open counters, while straight stems and arms stay crisp with subtly softened joins. Proportions are balanced with a steady rhythm, and the overall spacing feels even and airy, giving lines of text a calm, uncluttered texture.
Works well for interface copy, dashboards, and product experiences where clarity at a range of sizes matters. Its calm texture also suits editorial layouts, captions, and general-purpose corporate communications, and it can support clean identity systems and straightforward signage.
The tone is neutral and contemporary, with a friendly clarity rather than a sharp or technical edge. Its straightforward forms read as dependable and unobtrusive, suitable for communication that wants to feel modern without calling attention to the typography.
Designed as a versatile, general-purpose sans that prioritizes readability and visual neutrality. The geometric backbone and restrained details suggest an intention to provide a modern default for systems, documents, and brand applications without imposing a strong stylistic accent.
Uppercase shapes present a simple, no-nonsense silhouette with broad curves in C/O/Q and compact, tidy diagonals in V/W/X/Y. The lowercase shows a single-storey “a” and “g,” contributing to an approachable, human-friendly feel, while numerals are plain and legible with consistent stroke weight and open forms.