Sans Normal Gobiw 13 is a light, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Corner' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: branding, editorial, interfaces, packaging, headlines, modern, clean, friendly, airy, modernize, soften, add motion, improve clarity, humanist, rounded, open apertures, monoline, oblique.
This typeface is an oblique, monoline sans with rounded curves and gently tapered stroke endings. Forms are built from smooth circular/elliptical geometry with open apertures and generous counters, giving letters a clear, breathable silhouette. Uppercase shapes stay simple and geometric, while the lowercase introduces more humanist movement (notably in the single-storey a and g), producing a slightly calligraphic rhythm without adding serifs. Numerals follow the same soft, even drawing and maintain consistent slant and spacing.
It works well for branding and packaging where a clean, friendly voice is needed, and for editorial headlines or subheads that benefit from motion and emphasis without heavy weight. In UI or product contexts it can add warmth while keeping forms straightforward, and it’s also effective for short blocks of display text where the oblique rhythm becomes a visible stylistic cue.
The overall tone is modern and approachable, balancing a crisp, contemporary feel with a warm, informal slant. It reads as energetic and fluent rather than rigid, making it well suited to designs that want clarity without looking overly technical.
The design appears intended to provide a contemporary oblique sans that stays neutral enough for broad use, while adding personality through rounded geometry and humanist lowercase forms. It aims for an even, smooth texture and easy legibility paired with a lightly expressive slant.
The oblique angle is consistent across cases and figures, and the rounded joins and terminals help prevent sharp, mechanical edges. Letterforms remain uncomplicated and legible, with a smooth texture in text settings and a slightly lively cadence driven by the slant.