Sans Normal Atbab 16 is a regular weight, normal width, monoline, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: ui text, branding, signage, headlines, packaging, modern, clean, friendly, minimal, neutral, clarity, neutrality, modernity, simplicity, rounded, geometric, open apertures, high contrast-less, crisp.
A clean sans with predominantly geometric construction and smooth, near-monoline strokes. Round letters lean on circular bowls and even curvature, while straight-sided forms keep a crisp, engineered feel. Counters are open and generally generous, terminals are plain and unembellished, and the overall rhythm is steady with a slightly compact vertical impression in the lowercase. The figures follow the same simple geometry, with clear, unfussy shapes and consistent stroke weight.
This font suits user interfaces and product surfaces where clarity and a tidy silhouette are important, especially at small to medium sizes. It also works well for contemporary branding, wayfinding and signage, and short headline or subhead settings where its geometric roundness can read as modern and approachable.
The tone is modern and approachable, balancing a neutral, utilitarian clarity with soft roundness that feels friendly rather than stern. Its restrained details and even color give it a contemporary, design-forward character suited to clean interfaces and straightforward communication.
The design appears intended to deliver a straightforward, contemporary sans built from simple geometric primitives, prioritizing consistency and legibility while keeping the personality subtle and friendly. It aims for an all-purpose voice that feels at home in digital and print contexts without calling attention to ornament.
Distinctive touches include a single-storey "a" and "g" with rounded bowls, a simple "t" with a short crossbar, and a "Q" with a minimal diagonal tail. Curves and joins are kept smooth and non-calligraphic, reinforcing a systematic, geometric voice across caps, lowercase, and numerals.