Sans Normal Dobab 5 is a light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Neue Helvetica' and 'Neue Helvetica Arabic' by Linotype; 'M Ying Hei HK' by Monotype HK; 'Europa Grotesk No. 2 SB' and 'Europa Grotesk No. 2 SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection; and 'Nimbus Sans Arabic', 'Nimbus Sans Novus', and 'Nimbus Sans Round' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui text, product design, editorial, presentations, signage, clean, modern, neutral, friendly, technical, versatility, readability, simplicity, clarity, rounded, open apertures, humanist.
A clean sans with rounded, softly geometric construction and mostly monoline strokes. Curves are smooth and near-circular, with gentle transitions into straight stems, producing an even rhythm in both uppercase and lowercase. Counters are open and generous, terminals are plain and unembellished, and spacing reads balanced and consistent in running text. Numerals follow the same simple, rounded logic, keeping forms clear without calling attention to stylistic quirks.
Well-suited to interface copy, product and brand systems that need a neutral, contemporary sans, and editorial layouts that benefit from steady texture and comfortable readability. It should also work cleanly for presentations, infographics, and general-purpose signage where straightforward letterforms are preferred.
The overall tone is contemporary and understated, with a calm, approachable clarity. Its rounded geometry feels friendly rather than stark, giving it a practical, modern voice suitable for everyday communication.
The design appears intended as a versatile workhorse sans that prioritizes clarity and consistency, using rounded geometric cues to keep the texture friendly while remaining restrained and highly usable across common text and display situations.
The sample text shows stable word shapes and a steady baseline, with letterforms that remain legible as lines get dense. Round letters (like o, e, c) and straight-sided letters (like n, h, l) maintain a cohesive color, and the punctuation blends in without becoming decorative.