Sans Normal Diban 13 is a light, normal width, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: ui text, editorial, presentations, branding, wayfinding, clean, modern, neutral, friendly, minimal, legibility, neutrality, modern utility, approachability, geometric, open counters, rounded terminals, monoline, airy.
A clean, monoline sans with geometric construction and gently rounded curves. The capitals are straightforward and evenly proportioned, while the lowercase leans toward single‑storey forms (notably a and g) with open apertures and circular bowls. Curves are smooth and consistent, joins are tidy, and terminals read as simple, unembellished endings. Numerals are similarly simple and rounded, with clear interior spaces and an even rhythm in text.
Well-suited to interface and product typography where clean shapes and open forms help maintain clarity at small-to-medium sizes. It also works for modern editorial layouts, presentations, and straightforward branding systems that need a neutral, contemporary sans. The simple, legible numerals make it comfortable for dashboards, labels, and informational design.
The overall tone is contemporary and neutral, with a friendly softness coming from the rounded forms and open counters. It feels calm and functional rather than expressive, aiming to stay out of the way while maintaining a crisp, approachable presence.
The design appears intended as a practical, contemporary sans focused on clarity and an even typographic color. Its geometric, rounded construction suggests an aim to balance modern minimalism with a slightly warm, approachable feel.
In running text the spacing and character shapes create a steady, uncluttered texture, with clear differentiation between key forms like I/L/J and the rounded letters. The design favors clarity through open shapes and consistent stroke logic, producing a smooth, modern reading flow.