Sans Normal Abdim 9 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Grift' by 38-lineart, 'Mustica Pro' by Alifinart Studio, 'Acherus Feral' by Horizon Type, 'Krong' by Joelmaker, 'Clear Sans' by Positype, and 'TT Norms Pro' by TypeType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui labels, wayfinding, headlines, captions, data display, clean, modern, technical, neutral, efficient, clarity, modernization, emphasis, efficiency, systematic, oblique, geometric, monoline, open apertures, straight terminals.
A clean, oblique sans with monoline strokes and a predominantly geometric construction. Curves are smooth and round (notably in C, O, and G), while straight strokes and diagonal joins create a crisp, engineered rhythm. Terminals are largely straight-cut and the counters stay open, giving letters a light, uncluttered feel. Uppercase proportions read slightly wide and stable, while the lowercase keeps simple forms with a single-storey a and a looped g; numerals are similarly plain and legible, with a straightforward, modern silhouette.
This face suits interface typography, dashboards, and technical documentation where a clean oblique can add emphasis while staying readable. It also works well for short headlines, signage, and captions that benefit from a modern, streamlined tone and clear numeral forms.
The overall tone is modern and utilitarian, with an understated, forward-leaning energy from the oblique slant. It feels professional and efficient rather than expressive, suggesting speed and clarity without becoming aggressive.
The design appears intended as a neutral, geometric-leaning oblique sans that provides a contemporary voice and quick visual distinction, while keeping forms simple and legible across mixed-case text and numbers.
The italic is more of an oblique treatment: letterforms retain sans-like structure and uniform stroke behavior rather than adopting calligraphic modulation. The rhythm remains consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures, supporting a cohesive, system-oriented look.