Sans Normal Dobuk 23 is a light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Sharp Sans' and 'Sharp Sans Display No. 1' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui text, editorial, branding, signage, presentations, clean, modern, neutral, friendly, calm, versatility, clarity, modernity, neutral tone, geometric, rounded, open apertures, monoline, even rhythm.
A clean sans with a geometric, monoline construction and generously rounded curves. Circles and bowls are smooth and near-uniform in stroke, with minimal contrast and crisp terminal cuts. Proportions feel balanced and contemporary, pairing straightforward verticals with wide, open counters; the lowercase maintains an even rhythm with a simple, single-storey g and clean, unembellished forms throughout. Spacing reads orderly and consistent in both the glyph grid and the text sample, supporting clear word shapes at display and text sizes.
This font suits interface typography, editorial layouts, and general-purpose branding where a clean sans is needed without calling attention to itself. Its open counters and even spacing make it appropriate for signage and presentation materials, maintaining clarity across a range of sizes.
The overall tone is modern and neutral, with a friendly clarity created by the rounded geometry and open counters. It feels practical and approachable rather than stylized, lending a calm, straightforward voice to layouts.
The design appears intended as a versatile, contemporary sans built on geometric foundations for broad everyday use. It prioritizes clarity, consistency, and a restrained personality that integrates smoothly into modern digital and print systems.
Round letters like C, G, O, and Q show smooth, circular bowls, while diagonals (V, W, X, Y) are sharply defined without added flare. Numerals are simple and legible, matching the letterforms’ even stroke and open shapes for consistent color in running text.