Sans Normal Abkem 12 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: ui text, corporate branding, presentations, editorial, signage, clean, modern, dynamic, neutral, businesslike, clarity, modernization, emphasis, speed, monoline, oblique, open counters, rounded terminals, generous spacing.
This typeface is a slanted, monoline sans with smooth, rounded curves and crisp, clean joins. Letterforms lean consistently to the right with a steady rhythm and relatively open apertures, especially in rounded characters. Strokes keep an even thickness throughout, with subtly softened terminals that prevent the forms from feeling sharp. Proportions are balanced and straightforward, and the figures follow the same oblique, streamlined construction for a cohesive text and display voice.
It works well for UI labels, product pages, and presentations where a clear, contemporary sans is needed with a built-in sense of motion. The even stroke and open forms also make it suitable for short editorial passages, captions, and signage, particularly when a modern italic voice is desired without calligraphic flair.
The overall tone is contemporary and efficient, with an energetic forward lean that suggests motion without becoming decorative. It reads as polished and approachable, suited to interfaces and branding that want a modern, unobtrusive personality.
The design appears intended as a practical, modern oblique sans for everyday typography—delivering clean readability and a subtle sense of speed for emphasis, supporting both functional text and brand-forward headlines.
The oblique construction is consistent across capitals, lowercase, and numerals, helping mixed-case settings feel unified. Circular letters (like O/o) are smooth and stable, while diagonals (like V/W/X) maintain a tidy, controlled angle that supports a clean typographic texture.