Sans Normal Edbal 16 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Schnebel Sans ME' and 'Schnebel Sans Pro' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui labels, dashboards, technical docs, captions, packaging, clean, modern, neutral, technical, efficient, space saving, clarity, modern emphasis, systematic consistency, oblique, monoline, compact, sleek, crisp.
A compact, oblique sans with monoline strokes and low visible contrast. Letterforms are built from simple, rounded curves and straight segments, with smooth joins and a consistent forward slant throughout caps, lowercase, and numerals. Proportions are tight and space-efficient, with relatively narrow characters and restrained apertures that keep the texture even. Numerals follow the same streamlined construction, mixing round bowls with clean, angled terminals for a cohesive set.
It suits interface labels, dashboards, and technical or corporate materials where a compact, slanted sans can add emphasis without becoming decorative. The clean construction also works well for short passages, captions, and space-constrained layouts where maintaining an even typographic texture is important.
The overall tone feels contemporary and utilitarian, prioritizing clarity and economy of space over expressiveness. Its steady slant adds a sense of motion and emphasis while remaining restrained and professional.
The design appears intended as a space-efficient oblique sans that reads cleanly and consistently, offering a subtle sense of speed and direction while keeping forms simple and neutral.
The sample text shows an even rhythm at larger sizes, with a uniform stroke color and orderly spacing that produces a smooth, continuous line. Rounded shapes (like O/C/e) stay clean and consistent, while angled forms (like A/V/W/y) reinforce the forward-leaning, streamlined feel.