Sans Normal Dabin 13 is a regular weight, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: ui text, signage, packaging, editorial, branding, clean, modern, friendly, efficient, neutral, clarity, utility, space-saving, versatility, modernity, minimal, geometric, rounded, open, crisp.
A clean, monoline sans with compact proportions and a restrained, geometric construction. Curves are smooth and mostly circular/elliptical, while verticals and horizontals stay straight and even, producing a consistent color in text. Terminals are largely plain and squared-off, and counters are open and simple, giving the design a clear, economical rhythm. Uppercase forms are narrow and tall; lowercase is straightforward with a single-storey “g” and a compact, readable “a,” and numerals follow the same uncomplicated, rounded-rectilinear logic.
Well-suited to interfaces, labels, and signage where a compact footprint and clear forms help information stay legible. It also works for editorial subheads and contemporary branding systems that want a clean, geometric voice without heavy stylization.
The tone is modern and practical, with a friendly softness coming from the rounded bowls and open apertures. It reads as neutral and unpretentious—more functional than expressive—while still feeling approachable rather than cold.
The design appears intended as a versatile, space-saving sans that prioritizes clarity and consistency. Its geometry and plain terminals suggest a focus on dependable everyday typography for modern layouts and functional communication.
At display sizes the tight, vertical emphasis makes headings look tidy and space-efficient; in paragraphs it maintains an even texture with clear character separation. The ampersand shown is simple and geometric, matching the no-nonsense construction of the letters.