Sans Normal Dobam 11 is a light, normal width, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Sharp Grotesk Latin', 'Sharp Grotesk Paneuropean', and 'Sharp Grotesk Thai' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui text, body copy, editorial, signage, presentations, clean, modern, neutral, friendly, minimal, legibility, neutrality, modern utility, clarity, rounded, open apertures, monoline, geometric, airy.
A clean sans with monoline strokes and softly rounded geometry. Curves are built from near-circular bowls and smooth, continuous arcs, while straight strokes stay crisp and evenly weighted. Counters are open and generous, with wide apertures in letters like C, S, e, and a, giving the design an airy texture. The lowercase reads with a large x-height and simple, single-storey forms, and the numerals follow the same calm, rounded construction with clear, uncomplicated silhouettes.
It performs well for UI text and general reading in short to medium passages, where the open apertures and simple forms help maintain clarity. It also suits straightforward editorial layouts, presentations, and clean signage where a modern, unobtrusive voice is desired.
The overall tone is neutral and contemporary, with a mild friendliness coming from the rounded forms and open counters. It feels straightforward and unpretentious—more “quietly modern” than expressive—suited to interfaces and everyday communication where clarity is the priority.
The design appears intended as a general-purpose, contemporary sans focused on legibility and visual neutrality. Its rounded, geometric construction suggests an aim for clarity, consistency, and a friendly but restrained presence across text and display sizes.
Rhythm is even and consistent across the set, with smooth joins and minimal stroke modulation. The sample text shows stable word color and good separation between characters, supported by open shapes and uncomplicated terminals.