Sans Normal Dakat 7 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Morandi' by Monotype and 'Schnebel Sans ME' and 'Schnebel Sans Pro' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui text, wayfinding, editorial, forms, captions, clean, modern, neutral, functional, economical, space saving, clarity, neutrality, everyday text, condensed, monoline, open apertures, high legibility, plainspoken.
This typeface is a condensed, monoline sans with straightforward construction and smooth, round curves. Strokes stay even throughout, terminals are mostly flat, and joints are clean and unembellished. Counters are compact but clear, with generally open apertures that help letters stay distinguishable at text sizes. Overall spacing and rhythm feel tight and efficient, with a slightly utilitarian, signage-like economy in the proportions.
It works well for interface copy, navigation labels, and other space-constrained applications where a condensed width is useful. The steady, low-contrast strokes and clear shapes also suit editorial text, instructions, forms, and captions where an even, unobtrusive typographic color is desired.
The tone is neutral and contemporary, prioritizing clarity over personality. Its restrained shapes and consistent rhythm give it a practical, no-nonsense voice that reads as informational and dependable rather than expressive or decorative.
The design appears intended as a practical condensed sans for general-purpose communication: compact, highly readable, and visually quiet. It aims to deliver a consistent texture across mixed case and numerals while keeping the letterforms familiar and easy to parse.
The sample text shows good word-shape consistency and clear differentiation in common problem pairs (such as I/l and O/0), supported by simple, unambiguous forms. Round letters remain fairly vertical and compact, while diagonals in characters like V, W, X, and Y keep a crisp, engineered feel that reinforces the font’s efficient texture.