Sans Normal Epdab 17 is a very light, very wide, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
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A very thin, monoline sans with strongly rounded bowls and a smooth, geometric construction. Curves are near-circular and transitions stay clean and restrained, giving letters an even, polished rhythm. Proportions run wide with generous internal counters and noticeable sidebearings, creating a light, spacious texture in words. Terminals are mostly blunt and simplified, and diagonals (A, V, W, X, Y) are sharp but kept delicate by the hairline stroke; numerals follow the same open, rounded logic with an especially elliptical 0 and an airy 8.
Best suited to display settings where its airy weight and wide proportions can breathe—brand wordmarks, fashion/beauty applications, editorial headlines, and large-format posters. It can also work for short UI or packaging text when set at comfortable sizes with ample leading, but it will be most convincing as a headline and identity face.
The overall tone is quiet, contemporary, and design-forward. Its hairline presence and wide spacing feel elegant and understated, leaning more toward refined minimalism than warmth or playfulness.
The design appears intended to deliver a sleek geometric sans for modern communication, emphasizing openness, simplicity, and a refined hairline voice. Its wide set and rounded forms suggest a focus on elegant presence and contemporary minimalism rather than dense text economy.
The letterforms prioritize clarity through open counters and simplified joins, which helps maintain a steady cadence in longer lines. The extremely thin strokes make contrast and spacing the primary drivers of legibility, so the font reads as intentionally light and architectural.