Sans Normal Abdod 9 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Surt' by Blaze Type; 'Neue Campton', 'Neue Galano', and 'Neue Rational Standard' by René Bieder; and 'Loew Next' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui design, branding, editorial, signage, presentations, modern, clean, technical, neutral, efficient, legibility, contemporary tone, efficient emphasis, neutral branding, geometric, rounded, oblique, airy, open.
A slanted, sans-serif design with smooth, rounded bowls and broadly open counters. Strokes stay even and calm, with minimal contrast and softly tapered joins that keep forms fluid rather than rigid. Proportions lean horizontally, giving letters a roomy footprint and relaxed spacing, while the overall rhythm remains consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals. Terminals are clean and unadorned, and round characters (like O, C, e, o) read as near-elliptical shapes with generous interior space.
Works well for interface labels, dashboards, and product UI where a clean, slanted sans is useful for emphasis and hierarchy. It also suits contemporary branding, wayfinding, and editorial callouts where a modern, open sans can stay readable while adding subtle dynamism through its oblique stance.
The tone is contemporary and straightforward, projecting a neutral, utilitarian confidence. Its oblique posture adds a sense of motion and forward emphasis without feeling expressive or decorative, making it feel current and efficient.
The design appears intended as a pragmatic, modern oblique sans: clear shapes, open counters, and steady stroke behavior aimed at legibility and a streamlined, contemporary voice. The wide proportions and smooth geometry suggest a focus on clarity and calm presence in both display snippets and longer lines of text.
Uppercase forms are crisp and stable with simple geometry, while lowercase maintains clear, open shapes that prioritize legibility at text sizes. Numerals follow the same smooth, rounded construction, with easily distinguishable forms and a consistent slant that matches the letters.