Sans Normal Abgub 17 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Peridot Devanagari', 'Peridot Latin', and 'Peridot PE' by Foundry5 and 'Flink Neue' by Identity Letters (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui labels, captions, subheads, data display, branding, clean, modern, technical, neutral, efficient, emphasis, clarity, modernity, system use, readability, oblique, humanist, open apertures, rounded forms, crisp terminals.
This is an oblique sans with smooth, rounded construction and a consistent, low-contrast stroke. Letterforms are slightly condensed in feel with a forward slant and a steady rhythm, pairing circular counters (notably in C/O/e) with more geometric joins in letters like M/N/V/W. Terminals are clean and largely unadorned, with straightforward crossbars and simple, legible numerals that follow the same italicized flow.
It suits interface typography, navigation, captions, and secondary headings where a clean italic emphasis is needed. The straightforward numerals and open lowercase make it appropriate for dashboards, lightweight editorial callouts, and brand systems that rely on a restrained, contemporary sans.
The overall tone is modern and pragmatic, with an understated voice that feels current rather than decorative. Its slanted posture adds motion and emphasis without becoming expressive or calligraphic, keeping the impression professional and controlled.
The design appears intended as a functional oblique companion for a neutral sans system—providing emphasis and momentum while preserving clarity and typographic discipline across text and numbers.
Uppercase shapes maintain a crisp, engineered look, while lowercase forms stay open and readable in text. The slant is consistent across letters and figures, and spacing appears even, supporting continuous reading at paragraph sizes.