Sans Normal Dobef 3 is a light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Avenir', 'Avenir Arabic', 'Avenir Next', 'Avenir Next Arabic', 'Avenir Next Georgian', 'Avenir Next Hebrew', 'Avenir Next Paneuropean', 'Avenir Next Thai', and 'Avenir Next World' by Linotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui text, body text, editorial, presentations, branding, clean, modern, neutral, friendly, clarity, versatility, neutrality, modernity, monolinear, open apertures, rounded terminals, geometric, airy.
A monolinear sans with geometric construction and softly rounded curves. Bowls and counters are close to circular, with even stroke endings and minimal modulation, giving a smooth, consistent texture. Uppercase forms are simple and open, while the lowercase keeps a straightforward, single-storey ‘a’ and ‘g’ and a gently tailed ‘y’, supporting clarity at text sizes. Numerals follow the same restrained, rounded logic with unobtrusive shapes and comfortable spacing.
Well suited to user interfaces, product copy, and general body text where an even rhythm and clean forms support legibility. It also works for presentations and understated branding systems that need a modern sans without strong stylistic baggage.
The overall tone is calm and contemporary, leaning neutral and approachable rather than technical or expressive. Its smooth curves and open shapes give it a friendly, unobtrusive voice suitable for everyday interface and editorial use.
The design appears intended as a versatile, general-purpose sans that prioritizes clarity and visual neutrality. Its geometric roundness and restrained detailing suggest a focus on broad usability across both text and simple display applications.
Curves are drawn with a notably circular feel, and joints (as in K, k, and y) stay clean without sharp ink traps or calligraphic stress. The design avoids quirky details, producing an even rhythm in continuous reading and a tidy, minimal presence in display settings.