Sans Normal Asbab 16 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Centra No. 1' and 'Centra No. 2' by Monotype, 'Core Sans C' by S-Core, and 'Brahma' and 'Brahma Rounded' by Tall Chai (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui text, web, brand systems, signage, editorial, clean, neutral, modern, friendly, utility, clarity, versatility, modernization, rounded, open apertures, monoline, geometric, crisp.
A clean, monoline sans with rounded, circular bowls and softly curved joins. Strokes are evenly weighted with minimal contrast, and terminals are largely straight-cut, giving a crisp, contemporary finish. Counters are generous and apertures stay open, supporting clarity in both uppercase and lowercase. The lowercase uses straightforward, single-storey forms (notably a and g), with compact ascenders/descenders and a steady, even rhythm across words. Numerals follow the same simple geometry, with clear, rounded shapes and consistent stroke behavior.
Well-suited to interface typography, web content, and general-purpose branding where a neutral, modern voice is needed. Its open counters and even rhythm also make it a solid choice for headings, short paragraphs, and informational signage where clarity is a priority.
The overall tone is calm and matter-of-fact, with a mild friendliness coming from its rounded forms and open spacing. It reads as contemporary and unobtrusive—designed to support content rather than add strong personality.
The design appears aimed at a versatile, contemporary sans that balances geometric roundness with practical readability. It prioritizes consistency, clean curves, and straightforward letterforms to perform reliably across a wide range of everyday typographic contexts.
Uppercase forms lean toward simple geometric construction (e.g., near-circular O/Q), while diagonals (K, V, W, X) remain clean and sharp, helping headings feel precise. In text, the consistent stroke and open counters keep paragraphs tidy and legible, especially at larger UI and editorial sizes.