Sans Normal Danuh 13 is a light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'News Gothic No. 2' by Linotype and 'News Gothic' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui text, branding, editorial, signage, presentations, clean, modern, neutral, friendly, technical, clarity, versatility, modernity, approachability, monoline, open counters, round terminals, geometric, airy.
This typeface uses a monolinear stroke with smoothly drawn curves and generally round terminals. Proportions feel balanced and slightly geometric, with circular bowls (O, o, 0) and open apertures that keep forms clear in text. Uppercase letters are straightforward and restrained, while lowercase shows gentle humanist touches in letters like a, e, and g that soften the overall geometry. Figures are simple and readable, with consistent stroke behavior and spacing that creates an even, airy rhythm across lines.
It is well suited to UI copy, product surfaces, and general-purpose branding where a clean sans is needed without feeling harsh. The even texture and open shapes also work for editorial pull quotes, presentation decks, and wayfinding or signage at moderate sizes.
The overall tone is clean and contemporary, aiming for clarity rather than personality-heavy stylization. Its rounded construction reads approachable and calm, giving it a friendly neutrality suitable for interface and informational settings. The impression is modern and composed, with a subtle technical polish.
The design appears intended as a versatile, everyday sans that prioritizes clear outlines, smooth geometry, and a consistent reading texture. It balances geometric roundness with practical letterforms to remain comfortable in continuous text while still looking contemporary in display use.
Curved joins and bowls are smooth and consistent, with minimal flare or calligraphic modulation. The set maintains a tidy baseline and cap alignment, and the sample text shows steady word rhythm and good differentiation between similar shapes (such as O/0 and I/l) through proportion and simple structural cues.