Sans Normal Dabab 1 is a light, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: ui text, signage, forms, presentations, captions, clean, neutral, modern, practical, technical, clarity, neutrality, utility, readability, minimal, linear, crisp, unadorned, open counters.
This sans serif has a straightforward, linear construction with clean joins and very consistent stroke weight. Curves are smooth and broadly circular, while terminals are mostly flat and matter-of-fact, giving the outlines a crisp, engineered feel. Counters are open and legible, with generous interior space in letters like O, e, and a, and the overall rhythm reads tidy and evenly spaced in running text. The lowercase uses a single-storey a and g, contributing to a simplified, contemporary texture.
It works well for user interfaces, dashboards, wayfinding, and other settings where clean letterforms and steady spacing support quick scanning. The restrained shapes also suit captions, product copy, and presentation typography that needs to stay readable without drawing attention away from content.
The tone is neutral and modern, leaning toward clarity over personality. It feels functional and dependable, suitable for interfaces and informational typography where an unobtrusive voice is preferred.
The design appears intended as a general-purpose sans for everyday reading and system-like applications, emphasizing clarity, consistency, and a calm typographic texture.
Numerals are clear and simply drawn, matching the lowercase in restraint and avoiding decorative quirks. The sample text shows stable word shapes and consistent color, with punctuation and the ampersand staying visually quiet rather than becoming focal points.