Sans Normal Abdez 1 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Quell' by Underscore (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui labels, branding, headlines, posters, packaging, modern, clean, forward, dynamic, technical, clarity, emphasis, contemporary, efficiency, versatility, oblique, geometric, crisp, streamlined, upright terminals.
A clean, oblique sans with smooth, geometric construction and an even, low-contrast stroke. Curves are broadly circular and open, while joins and terminals stay crisp and largely unadorned, creating a straightforward silhouette. Capitals feel structured and slightly wide in stance, with a confident diagonal rhythm in letters like A, N, V, W, and Y. Lowercase forms are compact and legible with simple bowls and apertures, and the overall spacing reads balanced and consistent in both the grid and paragraph setting.
Well-suited for interface labels, dashboards, and wayfinding where a clean sans with a built-in slant adds emphasis without heaviness. It also works effectively for brand wordmarks, short headlines, and promotional copy that benefits from a contemporary, energetic cadence.
The overall tone is modern and efficient, with a subtle sense of motion from the slant. It feels contemporary and practical rather than expressive, aiming for clarity and speed in reading while still presenting a sleek, designed voice.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern sans voice with an inherent italic stance for emphasis and momentum, while keeping shapes simple and highly legible. Its consistent geometry and restrained detailing suggest a focus on versatile, everyday typography across digital and print contexts.
Numerals follow the same streamlined logic, with clear, open counters (notably in 0, 6, 8, and 9) and a consistent diagonal emphasis in angled forms like 1, 2, 4, and 7. The italic angle is steady across cases, giving text a cohesive forward lean without introducing calligraphic modulation.