Sans Normal Abgub 22 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'CA Slalom' by Cape Arcona Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui labels, brand systems, posters, headlines, infographics, clean, modern, neutral, efficient, technical, emphasis, clarity, modernity, system type, oblique, monoline, open counters, tight apertures, compact.
A slanted sans with monoline strokes and largely geometric construction, mixing round bowls with straight-sided joins. Curves are smooth and even, terminals are clean and unadorned, and counters stay fairly open in letters like a, e, and o. The overall rhythm is compact with slightly tight spacing and a forward-leaning posture; diagonals and angled cuts in forms like k, v, w, and y reinforce the oblique direction. Numerals follow the same restrained, utilitarian drawing with simple curves and minimal detailing.
Well-suited to interface labels, wayfinding-style graphics, infographics, and brand systems that want an italicized emphasis while staying clean and neutral. It can also work for headlines and short editorial callouts where a crisp, forward-leaning sans adds pace and contrast to upright text.
The tone is contemporary and matter-of-fact, leaning more toward functional clarity than personality. Its oblique stance adds momentum and a sense of motion without becoming expressive or calligraphic, giving it a straightforward, workmanlike energy.
The design appears intended as a practical oblique companion for a modern sans system: stable proportions, consistent stroke weight, and simplified details aimed at predictable, repeatable typography. The emphasis is on clear shapes and a controlled slant that reads as intentional emphasis rather than decorative styling.
Letterforms keep a consistent stroke thickness across curves and straights, with rounded shapes that feel engineered rather than hand-drawn. The slant is steady across both uppercase and lowercase, helping text blocks read as cohesive and directional.