Sans Normal Dabow 8 is a light, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: ui text, body copy, captions, signage, presentations, modern, clean, neutral, minimal, technical, clarity, neutrality, versatility, system design, readability, open counters, high legibility, round terminals, geometric, airy.
A restrained sans with circular bowls and a consistent, even stroke that keeps color light and open on the page. Curves are smooth and near-geometric, while straight strokes stay crisp with gently rounded joins and terminals. Counters are generous, apertures are relatively open, and spacing reads even, producing a calm rhythm in both all-caps and mixed-case text. Numerals follow the same understated construction, with simple, clear forms and minimal ornament.
It performs well in interface copy, settings screens, and product typography where a clean, unobtrusive texture is desirable. The open counters and clear numerals make it a good fit for captions, instructional content, dashboards, and general-purpose documents. It can also serve in wayfinding or labels when a modern, minimal look is needed.
The overall tone is contemporary and matter-of-fact, prioritizing clarity over personality. Its soft roundness avoids harshness, giving it a friendly neutrality that still feels precise and system-like. The result is a quiet, utilitarian voice suited to straightforward communication.
The design appears intended as a versatile everyday sans built around simple geometry and consistent stroke behavior. Its choices suggest a focus on legibility, neutrality, and reliable layout behavior across paragraphs, headings, and numeric-heavy content.
The capital set leans on simple geometric structure, while the lowercase maintains clarity through uncomplicated shapes and clean joins. Round letters (O/C/G/Q) emphasize the font’s circular logic, and the punctuation and dots appear small and unobtrusive in running text, reinforcing the light visual footprint.