Sans Normal Dabel 11 is a light, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Humanist 777' by Bitstream; 'Frutiger', 'Frutiger Arabic', 'Frutiger Next Paneuropean', 'Neue Frutiger', 'Neue Frutiger Cyrillic', and 'Neue Frutiger Paneuropean' by Linotype; and 'Core Sans N' and 'Core Sans NR' by S-Core (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui text, wayfinding, editorial, presentations, branding, clean, modern, neutral, utilitarian, technical, clarity, versatility, modernity, neutral tone, system use, monoline, geometric, open counters, high legibility, airy spacing.
This typeface has a monoline, geometric construction with smooth, rounded curves and straight-sided verticals. Proportions are compact and efficient, with relatively tight widths and consistent stroke weight across curves and stems. Terminals are clean and unembellished, and counters in letters like C, O, e, and a remain open and clear, supporting a crisp rhythm in text. The figures follow the same restrained, even drawing, reading plainly and consistently alongside the letters.
Well suited for user interfaces, dashboards, and product text where clarity and predictable rhythm are important. It also works for editorial subheads and general-purpose layouts that need a clean, contemporary sans without drawing attention to itself. In branding, it fits identities seeking a straightforward, modern voice rather than a decorative or highly stylized one.
Overall it conveys a clear, contemporary neutrality—calm, matter-of-fact, and functional rather than expressive. The restrained forms and even texture give it a practical, systems-oriented tone suitable for interfaces and informational settings.
The design appears intended as a versatile, general-purpose sans built for clarity and steady texture in continuous reading. Its geometric, monoline approach and restrained detailing suggest an emphasis on functional communication across a broad range of everyday applications.
In the text sample, the even stroke weight and open apertures help maintain clarity at smaller sizes, while the compact set keeps lines economical. The design avoids strong quirks, aiming for consistency across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals.