Sans Normal Dabes 17 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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This is a compact, monoline sans with a clean, contemporary construction. Strokes are evenly weighted with minimal contrast, and curves are smooth and round without calligraphic modulation. Terminals are mostly straight and unadorned, with open apertures and generous counters that keep letters clear despite the tight overall proportions. The capitals read simple and schematic, while the lowercase maintains a straightforward, utilitarian rhythm with consistent spacing and restrained detailing.
It suits user interfaces, dashboards, and settings screens where clarity and space economy matter. The consistent stroke weight and tidy shapes also work well for instructional materials, technical documentation, wayfinding, and short labels where a neutral sans is preferred.
The font projects a neutral, efficient tone—more informational than expressive. Its controlled geometry and minimal styling feel modern and businesslike, lending a calm, practical voice to interfaces and everyday communication.
The design appears intended as a general-purpose sans optimized for clear, no-nonsense reading across a range of everyday applications. Its restrained detailing and compact build prioritize consistency and functional legibility over distinctive personality.
In the sample text, the type stays legible in longer lines thanks to its open shapes and steady stroke rhythm, while the compact proportions help conserve horizontal space. Numerals match the same plainspoken, even-weighted style and sit comfortably alongside the letters.