Sans Normal Utbem 7 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FS Millbank' by Fontsmith, 'Jali Greek' and 'Jali Latin' by Foundry5, 'PF Centro Sans Pro' by Parachute, and 'Adora Compact PRO' by preussTYPE (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui text, editorial, wayfinding, branding, data display, clean, contemporary, approachable, technical, dynamic, readability, versatility, modernization, emphasis, monoline, oblique, rounded, open apertures, humanist.
This is an oblique sans with smooth, largely monoline strokes and rounded curve joins. The forms are built from broad circular and elliptical geometry, with open apertures and generous counters that keep letters clear even at smaller sizes. Uppercase shapes feel straightforward and slightly condensed in gesture, while the lowercase shows a softly humanist influence (notably in the single-storey a and the looped g), producing a steady, readable rhythm. Numerals match the alphabet’s curvature and maintain consistent stroke weight, with simple, modern silhouettes.
It works well for UI and product typography, labels, dashboards, and data-heavy layouts where clarity and consistent rhythm matter. The oblique stance also makes it useful for emphasis in editorial settings, subheads, and brand systems that want a subtle sense of speed and modernity without resorting to a display style.
The overall tone is modern and practical, with a friendly, non-authoritarian slant that adds motion without becoming expressive or calligraphic. It reads as contemporary and utilitarian, suitable for interfaces and informational content while still feeling approachable.
The design appears intended as a versatile, everyday oblique sans that balances geometric cleanliness with enough humanist shaping to stay readable in continuous text. It aims to provide a clear, contemporary voice that can move between interface, editorial, and brand applications with minimal fuss.
The oblique angle is consistent across capitals, lowercase, and figures, and the spacing appears even and controlled in text. Round letters (o, c, e) stay smooth and stable, while diagonals (v, w, x, y) are crisp and keep the texture lively without sharp contrast spikes.