Sans Normal Dobib 13 is a light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Neue Helvetica', 'Neue Helvetica Arabic', 'Neue Helvetica Armenian', 'Neue Helvetica Georgian', and 'Neue Helvetica Paneuropean' by Linotype; 'M Ying Hei HK' by Monotype HK; 'Europa Grotesk No. 2 SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection; and 'Nimbus Sans Novus' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui, branding, signage, editorial, presentations, clean, neutral, modern, friendly, versatility, clarity, modernization, neutrality, geometric, open, smooth, crisp, minimal.
A clean sans with a predominantly geometric skeleton and smooth, even curves. Strokes are consistent and crisp, with rounded bowls and largely circular counters (notably in O, o, and 0), paired with straightforward verticals and horizontals. Terminals are mostly square-cut, and joins stay tidy, giving the design a calm, controlled rhythm. Lowercase forms are simple and highly legible, with open apertures and an uncluttered silhouette; the single-storey a and g reinforce the contemporary, utilitarian feel.
This font suits interface and product typography where clarity at a range of sizes is important. It also works well for contemporary branding systems, wayfinding and signage, and clean editorial layouts that need a neutral, modern voice.
The overall tone is neutral and contemporary, reading as clear and unpretentious rather than expressive. Its geometry and restrained details give it a practical, tech-adjacent cleanliness, while the rounded forms keep it approachable.
The design appears intended as a versatile, general-purpose sans focused on clear letterforms and consistent geometry. It prioritizes legibility and a modern, minimal appearance that can sit comfortably across many visual identities without calling attention to itself.
Figures appear straightforward and modern, with a clear, round 0 and a simply constructed 1. The uppercase shows balanced proportions and wide, stable curves, and the lowercase maintains an even texture in text with minimal stylistic distractions.