Sans Normal Debab 9 is a light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Rabon Grotesk' by 38-lineart, 'Acumin' by Adobe, and 'AG Royal' and 'Akzidenz-Grotesk Next' by Berthold (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui, branding, editorial, signage, presentations, clean, neutral, modern, friendly, technical, clarity, versatility, modernity, neutrality, usability, geometric, open apertures, rounded terminals, even rhythm, minimal.
A clean, geometric sans with monolinear strokes and smoothly rounded curves. Circular letters like O and C read close to true rounds, while straight-sided forms (E, F, H) keep crisp, orthogonal structure. Counters are open and generously sized, giving the lowercase a simple single-storey construction and keeping punctuation-like details (dots on i/j) compact and round. Overall spacing feels even and unforced, with calm proportions that balance near-circular bowls against straightforward stems and diagonals.
Well-suited to interface design, product branding, and general-purpose editorial layouts where a straightforward, modern sans is needed. The open shapes and restrained detailing also make it a good choice for signage, slides, and other communication materials that prioritize clarity.
The tone is neutral and contemporary, with a slightly friendly softness from the rounded forms. It feels practical and unobtrusive—more about clarity and order than personality—while still avoiding a stark, overly rigid look.
The design appears intended as a versatile, no-nonsense geometric sans: consistent, legible, and broadly applicable. Its rounded geometry and minimal detailing suggest a goal of contemporary neutrality with a gentle, approachable finish.
Uppercase forms maintain a consistent geometric logic, with broad, symmetrical shapes in M/W and clean diagonals in V/X/Y. Numerals follow the same simple, rounded approach, and the overall rhythm in the sample text suggests steady readability at display-to-text sizes without exaggerated quirks.