Sans Normal Dakaf 18 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: ui text, editorial, packaging, wayfinding, posters, clean, modern, neutral, friendly, space saving, everyday legibility, neutral voice, contemporary clarity, open apertures, humanist, soft curves, tall ascenders.
A clean, condensed sans with softly rounded curves and a restrained, low-contrast stroke. Proportions are tall and space-efficient, with open counters and simple, unembellished terminals that keep forms crisp at text sizes. Curves are smooth and slightly softened rather than geometric-hard, while verticals stay steady and even; overall spacing reads tidy and controlled, giving lines a compact but breathable rhythm.
Works well where horizontal space is limited but clarity is still important, such as UI labels, navigation, dashboards, and data-adjacent copy. The compact rhythm also suits editorial subheads, captions, and tight column settings, and it can scale up for posters or packaging where a neat, contemporary voice is desired.
The tone is modern and neutral, leaning quietly contemporary rather than technical. Its softened curves and open forms add approachability, while the condensed silhouette keeps it purposeful and editorial.
Likely designed as a space-saving, general-purpose sans that prioritizes legibility and a consistent typographic color. The intent appears to balance efficiency with a mildly human, approachable texture for broad everyday use.
Caps read straightforward and legible with minimal stylistic quirks, and the lowercase maintains clear differentiation between similar shapes. Numerals appear simple and utilitarian, matching the text color closely and avoiding decorative detail.