Sans Normal Abdim 16 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Articulo' by Gilar Studio, 'Applied Sans' by Monotype, 'Glimp' and 'Glimp Rounded' by OneSevenPointFive, 'Reyhan' by Plantype, and 'Segment' by Typekiln (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui design, editorial, branding, presentations, signage, modern, clean, dynamic, neutral, friendly, readability, modernization, clarity, motion, oblique, humanist, open apertures, rounded forms, slanted terminals.
This typeface is an oblique sans with smooth, rounded construction and even stroke weight. Curves are broadly circular and joins are clean, giving letters a crisp, contemporary silhouette. Proportions feel balanced with a moderate x-height and straightforward caps; many forms show open apertures (notably in c, e, and s), aiding clarity. The slant is consistent across capitals, lowercase, and figures, and spacing appears even, producing a steady text rhythm.
It suits interface typography, dashboards, and product UI where a clean sans with a forward-leaning emphasis can add energy without sacrificing readability. It also works well for editorial callouts, headings, and short-to-medium text in presentations, as well as straightforward wayfinding or informational signage.
The overall tone is modern and practical with a subtle sense of motion from the oblique angle. Its rounded shapes and open counters keep it approachable rather than severe, making it feel calm, contemporary, and workmanlike.
The design appears intended as a versatile, general-purpose oblique sans: neutral enough for broad use while using consistent slant and rounded geometry to add momentum and a contemporary voice.
Figures are lining and share the same forward slant, with simple, legible shapes (notably a clean 1 and rounded 0/8). The lowercase includes a double-storey a and a single-storey g, reinforcing a familiar, readable texture in continuous text.