Sans Normal Dubab 5 is a light, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Artegra Sans', 'Dexa Pro', and 'Dexa Pro Variable' by Artegra (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui text, wayfinding, editorial, brand systems, presentations, clean, modern, neutral, friendly, technical, legibility, versatility, clarity, neutral voice, systematic design, rounded, open apertures, humanist, airy, monolinear.
A clean sans with monolinear strokes and gently rounded curves throughout. Proportions read slightly expanded with generous internal counters and open apertures, giving the shapes an airy rhythm in text. Terminals are mostly straight and unembellished, while round letters (C, O, Q, e) keep smooth, near-circular bowls; diagonals like V, W, and X are crisp and evenly weighted. The lowercase shows simple, functional construction with single-storey a and g, a compact shoulder on r, and a tall, straightforward t, all contributing to consistent texture at paragraph sizes.
This font is well suited for interface copy, dashboards, and product typography where clarity and steady rhythm matter. It also works for editorial layouts, presentations, and identity systems that need a clean, modern sans able to hold up in both short headings and longer passages.
The overall tone is neutral and contemporary, with a calm, approachable feel. Its open forms and restrained detailing suggest clarity and precision without feeling cold, making it suitable for straightforward, information-first design.
The design appears intended as a versatile, general-purpose sans that prioritizes legibility through open counters, even stroke weight, and restrained geometry. It aims to provide a contemporary, dependable voice that integrates easily across digital and print applications without drawing attention to stylistic quirks.
Digits are simple and legible, with curved forms (2, 3, 5) staying smooth and the 1 remaining minimal; overall spacing appears even, supporting a tidy, regular color in running text. The letterforms avoid quirky gestures, prioritizing consistency and readability across mixed-case settings.