Sans Normal Dobam 12 is a light, wide, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Sharp Grotesk Latin', 'Sharp Grotesk Paneuropean', and 'Sharp Grotesk Thai' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui, signage, body text, editorial, presentations, clean, modern, neutral, technical, airy, legibility, neutrality, modernism, clarity, simplicity, monoline, open counters, rounded terminals, geometric, generous spacing.
A clean monoline sans with broadly geometric construction and gently rounded joins and terminals. Curves are smooth and near-circular, while straight strokes stay crisp, producing an even, quiet rhythm across the alphabet. Uppercase forms are open and roomy, with simple, unembellished structure; the lowercase shows a single-storey “a” and “g” and a compact “t” with a short crossbar. Numerals follow the same restrained, rounded logic, with clear, uncomplicated shapes and consistent stroke weight.
This font suits interface typography, dashboards, and product UI where steady texture and open counters help legibility. It also works well for signage and wayfinding, as well as contemporary editorial layouts and presentation graphics that benefit from a clean, spacious sans.
The overall tone is modern and neutral, reading calm and matter-of-fact rather than expressive. Its generous interior space and uncluttered shapes give it an airy, approachable feel that also suggests precision and order.
The design appears intended to provide a straightforward, contemporary sans voice with consistent, geometric letterforms and minimal stylistic interference. Its open shapes and even stroke behavior prioritize clarity and a stable reading texture across headings and paragraphs.
Round letters (C, O, Q) keep wide apertures and smooth curvature, aiding clarity in continuous text. Diacritics shown in the sample (e.g., ö, ä) sit cleanly above the x-height with simple dot forms, matching the font’s minimal detailing.