Sans Normal Dagub 16 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, branding, signage, playful, friendly, handmade, casual, retro, approachability, space saving, display clarity, handmade feel, condensed, monoline, rounded, bouncy, quirky.
A condensed, monoline sans with softly rounded terminals and a gently irregular, hand-drawn rhythm. Strokes stay even with minimal contrast, while curves are built from simple ovals and circles that keep counters open and readable. Proportions are tall and narrow, with compact bowls and lightly tapered joins that give letters a slightly bouncy stance. The lowercase shows straightforward, single-storey forms (notably a and g), plus a simple, looped e and a narrow, upright t, reinforcing an informal, sketch-like consistency across the set.
Well suited for short-to-medium display text where a friendly, compact voice is helpful—posters, packaging, café/retail signage, book covers, and brand accents. It can also work for UI labels or captions when a personable, informal tone is desired, though its narrowness makes it most effective at moderate sizes with comfortable line spacing.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, with a whimsical, lightly retro flavor. Its narrow, lively shapes feel conversational rather than formal, suggesting handmade signage and upbeat display typography without becoming overly decorative.
The design appears intended to offer a slim, space-saving sans that feels human and approachable, combining simple geometric curves with subtle irregularities to avoid a sterile look. It aims to be legible in display settings while projecting a casual, handcrafted character.
Spacing appears fairly tight and vertical, creating a quick, columnar texture in text. Numerals follow the same narrow, rounded construction, and diagonals (like V, W, X, Y) read sharp but not aggressive due to the softened terminals.