Sans Normal Abgaf 12 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Acumin' by Adobe, 'Berthold Standard' by Berthold, 'CG Triumvirate' by Monotype, and 'Europa Grotesk SB' and 'Europa Grotesk SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui labels, editorial emphasis, captions, signage, presentations, modern, clean, businesslike, efficient, neutral, clarity, emphasis, neutrality, speed, everyday use, oblique, aerial, open apertures, smooth curves, uniform strokes.
This is a slanted sans with smooth, rounded construction and largely monolinear strokes. Curves are drawn with clean, continuous arcs, and terminals are simple and unadorned, giving the forms a crisp, contemporary profile. Counters and apertures are generally open, helping keep letters distinct even with the italic angle. The overall rhythm is steady and legible, with straightforward geometry and minimal stylistic quirks.
It works well for interface typography, navigation, and short-to-medium text where a slanted emphasis is helpful without becoming decorative. The clean shapes and open counters make it suitable for captions, dashboards, and corporate collateral, and it can also serve effectively in signage or presentation typography where quick scanning matters.
The tone is modern and pragmatic, conveying speed and clarity rather than ornament. Its italic stance adds a sense of motion and emphasis while staying restrained and professional. The overall impression is neutral and versatile, suited to informational or corporate contexts.
The design appears intended as a no-nonsense italic companion for everyday sans-serif typography: clean, efficient, and easy to read. Its focus is on consistent, modern forms that add motion and emphasis while remaining broadly utilitarian.
The numerals are clear and familiar, with a straightforward ‘1’ and a compact ‘2’ and ‘3’, matching the same clean stroke logic as the letters. Uppercase shapes stay simple and sturdy, while lowercase forms keep a plain, readable skeleton that prioritizes clarity over characterful detail.