Sans Normal Arbup 13 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Sharp Grotesk Latin', 'Sharp Grotesk Paneuropean', and 'Sharp Grotesk Thai' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui text, body text, signage, forms, presentations, modern, neutral, clean, functional, friendly, everyday readability, neutral voice, systematic clarity, broad utility, geometric, open, plainspoken, even, contemporary.
A clean sans with simple, largely geometric construction and smooth, low-modulation curves. Proportions run on the roomy side with generous counters and open apertures, helping letters stay distinct at text sizes. Strokes are consistently weighted, terminals are mostly straight or softly rounded, and curves read as tidy and controlled rather than calligraphic. The lowercase has a prominent x-height with compact ascenders/descenders, producing a dense, readable texture, while the numerals follow the same straightforward, evenly drawn logic.
Well-suited to interface copy, product and app labeling, and other screen-forward typography where clarity and consistency matter. It also works for general-purpose print applications—documents, informational graphics, and wayfinding—where a neutral sans with open counters supports sustained reading.
The overall tone is modern and unassuming—more about clarity than personality. Its roundness and open forms add a mild friendliness, but the rhythm remains professional and matter-of-fact.
This design appears intended as a versatile workhorse sans: straightforward letterforms, consistent stroke behavior, and open shapes aimed at dependable readability across sizes and contexts without stylistic distraction.
The sample text shows stable spacing and a calm rhythm across mixed-case settings, with punctuation and numerals blending in without calling attention to themselves. Uppercase forms feel simple and architectural, while lowercase shapes keep a pragmatic, highly legible silhouette.