Sans Normal Dakat 14 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gimbal Grotesque' by AVP; 'Core Sans M', 'Core Sans N', 'Core Sans N SC', and 'Core Sans NR' by S-Core; and 'Schnebel Sans ME' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui labels, editorial text, headlines, tables, navigation, modern, neutral, clean, efficient, technical, space saving, clarity, neutral voice, information display, modern utility, condensed, crisp, open counters, straight terminals, compact.
This typeface is a compact, condensed sans with clean, low-contrast strokes and largely circular/elliptical bowls. Letterforms are built from straightforward geometry: verticals feel firm and even, curves are smooth, and terminals are mostly flat with minimal modulation. Proportions are tight with narrow set widths, producing a brisk rhythm and economical horizontal footprint. Round letters like O/C/Q read as restrained ovals, while diagonals (A, V, W, X, Y) are sharp and consistent, and the numerals are simple, monoline forms that align well in height and color.
Well-suited to space-conscious settings such as UI labels, navigation, tables, and dashboards where a compact footprint is helpful. It also works effectively for editorial subheads and headlines that need a clean, contemporary voice, and for short-to-medium text where consistent texture and straightforward forms support quick scanning.
Overall tone is modern and matter-of-fact, with a utilitarian clarity that feels contemporary and functional rather than expressive. The condensed proportions add urgency and efficiency, giving the design a slightly technical, editorial character suited to information-forward typography.
The design appears intended as an efficient, condensed workhorse sans: prioritize clarity, consistent texture, and space economy while keeping forms familiar and unobtrusive. Its restrained geometry and even stroke weight suggest an emphasis on versatile everyday typography across screens and print.
The lowercase shows a familiar, readable construction with open apertures and minimal ornamentation, keeping word shapes crisp at text sizes. Capital forms maintain a uniform, disciplined silhouette; the Q’s tail and the G’s bar are understated, reinforcing the restrained, no-frills style. Spacing in the sample appears tight but controlled, supporting compact setting without excessive visual noise.