Sans Normal Dodis 12 is a light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Lightbox 21' by Protimient (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui text, web, signage, branding, presentations, clean, modern, neutral, friendly, minimal, everyday legibility, modern simplicity, systematic clarity, rounded, open apertures, crisp, airy, geometric-leaning.
This sans shows a crisp, even stroke with smooth, circular curves and gently squared terminals. Uppercase forms are straightforward and geometric-leaning, with wide bowls (C, G, O, Q) and simple diagonals (K, V, W, X) that stay clean and uncluttered. Lowercase follows a single-storey approach for forms like a and g, pairing round counters with straight stems and modest, consistent spacing that keeps words readable. Numerals are similarly simple and open, with round shapes and clear differentiation.
It suits interface and web typography where clean shapes and open apertures help at smaller sizes, and it also works well for signage and wayfinding thanks to its straightforward letterforms. For branding and presentations, it provides a contemporary, pared-back voice that won’t compete with imagery.
The overall tone is modern and neutral, with a soft friendliness coming from the rounded construction and open counters. It feels contemporary and unobtrusive rather than expressive, aiming for clarity and calm consistency.
The font appears designed as a general-purpose, contemporary sans that prioritizes legibility and visual neutrality. Its rounded geometry and restrained detailing suggest an intention to perform reliably across both display lines and continuous reading without calling attention to itself.
The design maintains a steady rhythm across mixed-case text, with generous interior space and minimal modulation that keeps paragraphs looking smooth and even. Details like the circular i-dot and uncomplicated punctuation reinforce a clean, utilitarian character.