Sans Normal Vabab 12 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Hegval Display' by Inhouse Type and 'Ordina' by Schriftlabor (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui labels, captions, posters, headlines, branding, modern, clean, technical, neutral, brisk, space-saving, clarity, modernity, motion, oblique, monoline, rounded, open apertures, slanted terminals.
A compact, oblique sans with monoline strokes and rounded joins. Letterforms are condensed and slightly elastic in width, with smooth, circular bowls and open apertures that keep counters clear. Terminals are clean and mostly straight-cut, while the slant creates a forward rhythm across words. Capitals stay simple and geometric, and lowercase forms are streamlined with minimal detailing for a crisp, contemporary texture.
Works well for compact headlines, subheads, and short-to-medium text where a contemporary, space-saving italic is useful. The clean, open forms suit UI labels, captions, and product messaging, while the oblique rhythm can add motion to posters, sports or tech-themed branding, and promotional copy.
The overall tone feels modern and efficient, with a forward-leaning, energetic cadence. Its restrained shapes and clean curves read as neutral and functional, leaning toward a technical or interface-oriented sensibility rather than expressive or decorative typography.
The design appears intended to provide a pragmatic, modern italic sans that remains legible while saving horizontal space. Its simple geometry and consistent stroke treatment suggest an emphasis on clarity, consistency, and a quick, forward-moving reading flow.
The italic angle is consistent and gives lines a cohesive sweep, helping text look fast and continuous. Rounded curves in letters like C, O, and e contrast with the tighter, straighter strokes in forms like E, F, and T, producing a tidy, controlled texture. Numerals match the same compact, oblique construction for a unified alphanumeric color.