Sans Normal Albab 7 is a bold, wide, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Birulaot' by BLV Supply; 'Neue Reman Sans' by Propertype; 'Conneqt' by Roman Melikhov; 'Manifestor' by Stawix; and 'Loew', 'Loew Next', and 'Loew Next Arabic' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, signage, ui labels, modern, friendly, clean, confident, neutral, clarity, modernity, impact, versatility, legibility, geometric, rounded, open, crisp, stable.
This typeface is a heavy, clean sans with a largely geometric construction and smooth, rounded curves. Strokes read as consistently thick with minimal contrast, and terminals are predominantly straight-cut, giving a crisp, engineered finish. Counters are generous and open (notably in C, G, e, and a), supporting clear interior space even at smaller sizes. The lowercase shows a single-storey a and g with compact bowls, and the overall proportions feel broad and steady with even, predictable rhythm across lines.
Best suited for display use where a firm, contemporary presence is desired—headlines, posters, packaging, brand marks, and signage. The open counters and straightforward forms also make it a good option for short UI labels, navigation, and callouts that need clarity with a bold voice.
The overall tone is modern and approachable, balancing a friendly roundness with a solid, matter-of-fact weight. It feels confident and straightforward rather than expressive, making it suitable for clear, contemporary communication.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, versatile sans that reads cleanly and consistently while maintaining a friendly, rounded geometry. It prioritizes strong legibility and a stable typographic rhythm for prominent text settings.
The sample text shows strong color on the page with sturdy word shapes and little visual noise. Numerals are simple and highly legible, with rounded forms (0, 8, 9) matching the letterforms and angular diagonals (4, 7) adding a subtle technical edge.