Sans Normal Gobat 12 is a light, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: ui text, editorial, branding, packaging, signage, clean, friendly, casual, modern, approachable, readable italic, friendly modernity, everyday utility, clean simplicity, rounded, monoline, humanist, open apertures, soft terminals.
A monoline sans with a steady rightward slant and gently rounded construction. Curves are smooth and circular, with open apertures and soft, lightly tapered terminals that keep counters airy. Proportions are straightforward and readable, with a calm rhythm in text and slightly lively width variation between glyphs. Numerals and capitals follow the same restrained, rounded logic, avoiding sharp corners in favor of clean arcs and simple joins.
Works well for interface labels, short paragraphs, and general editorial settings where an italic voice is desired without losing clarity. It also suits branding and packaging that want a modern, friendly tone, and can perform in signage when set with adequate size and spacing.
The overall tone feels relaxed and contemporary, leaning friendly rather than technical. Its italic angle adds motion and informality, making it feel conversational while staying tidy and controlled.
Likely designed as a clean italic companion for everyday typography, balancing geometric roundness with approachable, humanist softness. The goal appears to be an unobtrusive, readable slanted style that adds warmth and motion to text without becoming decorative.
The sample text shows even spacing and consistent stroke behavior at paragraph sizes, with rounded bowls and open shapes helping maintain clarity. Uppercase forms stay simple and geometric, while lowercase shapes carry the more human, handwritten-like softness through their terminals and joins.