Sans Normal Dadan 23 is a light, narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Franie' by That That Creative (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui text, editorial, wayfinding, forms, tables, clean, modern, neutral, efficient, technical, space saving, clarity, utility, systematic, condensed, monoline, rounded, minimal, crisp.
A condensed, monoline sans with clean geometry and rounded bowls. Curves are smooth and largely circular/elliptical, while straight strokes stay even in thickness with minimal modulation. Proportions emphasize verticality: capitals are tall and slim, and the lowercase shows a prominent x-height with compact ascenders and descenders, keeping lines visually dense. Terminals are plain and uncluttered, counters are open, and overall spacing feels economical without becoming cramped.
Well-suited to space-conscious settings such as UI labels, dashboards, tables, forms, and navigation systems where fitting more characters per line is helpful. It can also serve editorial subheads, captions, and compact body text when a clean, modern sans tone is desired.
The tone is neutral and contemporary, leaning toward an efficient, utilitarian voice. Its restrained construction and consistent rhythm read as matter-of-fact and technical rather than expressive, making it feel calm and orderly on the page.
Likely intended as a practical condensed workhorse: maximize readability and consistency while minimizing horizontal footprint. The design favors straightforward construction and uniform stroke behavior to keep the font adaptable across informational and interface-driven contexts.
In text, the narrow set produces long measures without consuming much horizontal space, and the simple shapes keep wordforms steady and predictable. Round letters (like o, e, c) feel particularly smooth, while vertical-heavy forms reinforce a compact, organized texture.