Sans Normal Dabuf 12 is a regular weight, narrow, monoline, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: ui text, editorial, wayfinding, packaging, presentations, clean, modern, calm, approachable, neat, clarity, neutrality, modernity, readability, system design, rounded, geometric, open counters, light color, crisp terminals.
A clean, rounded sans with largely monoline strokes and a compact vertical proportion. Curves are smooth and circular, with open counters and generous interior space in letters like C, O, and e. Terminals are straightforward and crisp, and overall stroke modulation is minimal, producing an even, consistent rhythm. Uppercase forms feel simple and geometric, while the lowercase uses single-storey shapes for a and g, plus a rounded, open e, reinforcing a friendly, contemporary structure.
It suits interface labels, product UI, and general-purpose on-screen text where clarity and a calm tone are desirable. In print, it works well for short editorial copy, captions, and informational layouts, and it can also serve for simple wayfinding or packaging systems that benefit from a rounded, contemporary voice.
The tone is modern and composed, balancing a neutral, utilitarian feel with a soft friendliness from its rounded construction. It reads as clear and non-dramatic, with a mild tech/editorial sensibility rather than overt personality or decoration.
The design appears intended as a straightforward, contemporary sans that stays visually quiet while remaining friendly through rounded geometry. Its consistent stroke behavior and open forms suggest a focus on everyday readability and versatile, system-like use across text and display sizes.
The numerals follow the same smooth, open construction; the 0 is very round and the 1 is a plain vertical, while 2 and 3 lean on broad curves. The overall spacing appears comfortably open in text, supporting clarity without looking airy or fragile.