Sans Normal Ablal 13 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'DIN Mittel EF' by Elsner+Flake, 'June Pro' by Schriftlabor, and 'DINosaur' and 'DINosaur Sharp' by Type-Ø-Tones (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: branding, editorial, advertising, ui labels, headlines, modern, clean, dynamic, friendly, confident, emphasis, modernization, clarity, versatility, momentum, oblique, humanist, rounded, open, airy.
A slanted sans with smooth, rounded bowls and softly squared terminals that keep the texture even and contemporary. Curves are generous and open, with clear apertures (notably in C, e, and s) and a straightforward, geometric-leaning construction in capitals. Strokes stay largely even, while joins and diagonals (K, V, W, X, Y) create a crisp rhythm that reads energetic without becoming sharp. The lowercase is compact and practical with simple forms, a single-storey a and g, and a clean, unembellished punctuation-free feel in the presented set; numerals are round and sturdy with consistent proportions.
Well-suited to brand identities and marketing materials that want a clean, energetic voice, especially for headlines, subheads, and callouts. Its clear shapes and even color also make it a solid option for UI labels, navigation, and short editorial passages where an oblique emphasis is desired.
The overall tone is modern and efficient, with an oblique posture that adds motion and emphasis. It feels approachable and contemporary rather than formal, balancing clarity with a subtle sporty, forward-leaning attitude.
The design appears intended as a versatile oblique sans that delivers contemporary clarity with a sense of motion, providing emphasis without resorting to decorative features. It aims for broad usability across display and text contexts while maintaining a consistent, polished rhythm.
The italic angle is consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, producing a cohesive flow in text. Round characters (O, Q, 0, 8) maintain smooth, even contours, while straight-sided letters (E, F, L, T) keep the design grounded and legible at display and text sizes.