Sans Normal Dobev 2 is a light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Berthold Standard' by Berthold; 'Europa Grotesk SB' and 'Europa Grotesk SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection; and 'Nimbus Sans Chinese Simplified', 'Nimbus Sans Japanese', and 'Nimbus Sans Thai' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui text, body copy, product design, signage, presentations, clean, modern, neutral, friendly, efficient, everyday legibility, neutral branding, system-like utility, clean typesetting, monoline, open apertures, rounded terminals, geometric, crisp.
This font is a monolinear sans with a clean, modern skeleton and a gently geometric construction. Curves are smooth and round, with open apertures and straightforward joins that keep counters clear in both upper- and lowercase. The uppercase set is tidy and even, while the lowercase shows familiar, contemporary forms (notably a single-storey “a” and a compact, looped “g”), contributing to an approachable texture. Strokes terminate with crisp, squared-off cuts and minimal modulation, producing an even color and predictable rhythm across words and lines.
It performs well for UI and app text, documentation, and general body copy where an even texture and clear counters support long-form reading. The clean uppercase and straightforward numerals also suit wayfinding, dashboards, and presentation graphics that need quick recognition at a glance.
The overall tone is neutral and contemporary, reading as calm, functional, and unobtrusive. Its rounded shapes add a mild friendliness without becoming playful, making it feel suitable for everyday interface and editorial contexts where clarity is prioritized.
The design appears intended as a versatile workhorse sans: modern, legible, and visually restrained, with just enough roundness to feel approachable while staying professional and consistent across mixed-case text and numbers.
Numerals are simple and highly legible, with clear differentiation between similar shapes and consistent stroke treatment. The spacing appears balanced for continuous text, and the letterforms maintain a stable, no-nonsense presence at both display sizes and paragraph settings as shown in the sample.