Sans Normal Abbem 14 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Equip', 'EquipExtended', and 'Galvani' by Hoftype and 'Manifestor' by Stawix (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui, branding, headlines, posters, signage, clean, modern, calm, technical, neutral, clarity, modernization, neutrality, efficiency, oblique, geometric, monoline, open apertures, rounded terminals.
This is an oblique, monoline sans with a clean geometric backbone and gently rounded curves. Strokes stay even and smooth, with broad, open bowls and ample counters that keep letters airy and legible. The italic angle is consistent across caps, lowercase, and numerals, and the overall rhythm feels steady and uncluttered, with straightforward joins and minimal flare at terminals.
It suits interface typography, signage, and contemporary branding where a slanted sans can add motion without sacrificing clarity. The open counters and even stroke weight also make it effective for short paragraphs, subheads, and large-format headlines.
The tone is modern and neutral, with a practical, quietly confident feel. Its restrained geometry and consistent slant read as contemporary and efficient rather than expressive or decorative.
The design appears intended to provide a dependable oblique sans for modern layouts, combining geometric clarity with comfortable readability. It emphasizes consistency across the character set and a clean, streamlined texture in running text.
Uppercase forms are simple and open, while lowercase shows familiar single-storey shapes (notably the “a” and “g”), reinforcing an approachable, utilitarian voice. Numerals are clear and evenly built, matching the same oblique, monoline construction for cohesive text and display use.