Sans Normal Dagot 12 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: ui text, data tables, instructions, captions, labels, neutral, modern, clean, technical, utilitarian, space saving, clarity, neutrality, modern utility, monoline, condensed, crisp, rounded, open counters.
This is a clean, monoline sans with condensed proportions and an even, low-contrast stroke. Curves are built from smooth circular/elliptical forms, giving round letters (C, O, Q) a consistent, calm geometry, while straight-sided letters (E, F, H, N) stay crisp and flat-ended. The lowercase is straightforward and highly legible with open apertures and simple joins; ascenders rise tall relative to the x-height and the overall spacing reads controlled and slightly tight in text. Numerals match the letterforms with simple, rounded shapes and uniform stroke weight.
This font works well where space is limited and clarity is critical, such as UI labels, navigation, dashboards, forms, tables, and technical documentation. It also suits captions and packaging or product labeling where a compact, clean sans is needed without drawing attention away from content.
The overall tone is neutral and contemporary—more functional than expressive. Its condensed rhythm and orderly construction suggest an efficient, no-nonsense voice suited to information-forward design.
The design appears intended to deliver compact, dependable readability with a modern geometric flavor. By keeping strokes even and forms simple, it aims for a versatile everyday sans that performs consistently across headings and small to medium text.
In running text, the face maintains a steady vertical rhythm and consistent color, with rounded terminals softening what would otherwise be a very utilitarian structure. The uppercase and lowercase feel closely related in construction, supporting mixed-case settings without stylistic clashes.