Sans Normal Dabaj 12 is a light, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: ui text, body text, instructional, editorial, signage, clean, modern, neutral, friendly, utilitarian, legibility, versatility, clarity, neutrality, open apertures, generous spacing, high legibility, smooth curves, crisp terminals.
This typeface presents a clean, monoline sans structure with smooth circular bowls and straightforward, largely geometric construction. Strokes are even and moderately thin, with rounded curves and mostly flat, crisp terminals. Uppercase forms are simple and well-proportioned, while lowercase shows a single-storey “a” and “g,” a compact shoulder on “r,” and an open “e,” contributing to clear word shapes. Counters are open and spacing appears generous, producing an airy rhythm in text. Numerals follow the same restrained logic, with simple, readable forms and consistent stroke behavior across curves and straights.
It suits user interfaces, product copy, and general-purpose editorial settings where clarity and calm tone are needed. The open apertures and even stroke weight also make it a good choice for signage, labels, and informational materials that must stay legible at varying sizes.
The overall tone is neutral and contemporary, prioritizing clarity over personality. Its restrained shapes and open forms give it a friendly, unobtrusive presence that feels practical and straightforward rather than decorative.
The design appears intended as a versatile, no-nonsense sans for broad everyday use, emphasizing legibility, consistent rhythm, and unobtrusive modern styling in both display and continuous text.
Round letters like O/C/G maintain smooth, consistent curvature, while diagonals in A/V/W/X are clean and stable. The lowercase descenders (e.g., g, j, p, q, y) are clear and help readability without looking overly long, and punctuation such as the apostrophe reads distinctly at text sizes.