Sans Normal Abkoj 21 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Corpid' by LucasFonts; 'Quercus Sans' by Storm Type Foundry; 'NuOrder' by The Northern Block; and 'Bale', 'Depot New', and 'Rehn' by moretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui text, editorial, branding, marketing, captions, modern, clean, lively, friendly, efficient, emphasis, readability, modernity, versatility, oblique, geometric, rounded, monoline, open apertures.
A slanted sans with smooth, rounded construction and largely monoline strokes. Curves are drawn with clean elliptical geometry, while joins and terminals stay crisp and uncomplicated, producing a steady, even color in text. Uppercase forms feel straightforward and open, and the lowercase shows clear, readable shapes with a single-storey a and a simple g, keeping counters generous and apertures open. Numerals follow the same simplified, rounded logic, with consistent stroke behavior and a cohesive rhythm across the set.
Works well for UI labels, product copy, and editorial sidebars where a clean sans needs gentle emphasis. It also suits branding and marketing lines that benefit from a sense of speed and modernity, and it remains readable for captions and general-purpose text when set with comfortable leading.
The overall tone is contemporary and energetic, with an approachable, everyday clarity. The forward slant adds motion and emphasis without becoming decorative, giving it a practical but upbeat voice suited to modern interfaces and branding.
Likely intended as a versatile italic/oblique companion with a modern geometric sensibility, providing emphasis and hierarchy while staying neutral enough for broad deployment. The design prioritizes consistent rhythm, open counters, and straightforward forms to keep text clear at a range of sizes.
Spacing appears balanced for continuous reading, and the slant is consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures, which helps maintain a unified texture in longer lines. The design favors clarity over personality-driven quirks, relying on clean geometry and open forms for legibility.