Sans Normal Abkin 1 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Manifestor' by Stawix (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui text, editorial, brand systems, signage, presentations, modern, clean, friendly, dynamic, clarity, versatility, emphasis, modernization, readability, humanist, oblique, open apertures, rounded, monolinear.
This is an oblique sans with a smooth, monolinear stroke and gently rounded terminals. The shapes lean consistently to the right, with broad, open counters and generous interior space that keeps letters from feeling tight. Curves are drawn with an ellipse-like logic (notably in round letters and numerals), while straight strokes remain crisp and uncluttered, producing an even, contemporary rhythm across mixed-case text.
It suits UI and product copy where a clean oblique style is needed without sacrificing clarity, and it works well for editorial layouts, pull quotes, and captions that benefit from a contemporary slanted voice. The open counters and even stroke make it a good candidate for wayfinding and presentation typography where quick recognition matters.
The overall tone is modern and approachable, with a subtle forward motion from the slant. Its rounded geometry and open forms keep it friendly and legible, while the clean construction reads as professional and editorial rather than playful or decorative.
The design appears intended as a versatile oblique companion to a neutral sans: smooth, open, and consistent, prioritizing readability and a modern cadence while adding emphasis through a controlled slant rather than heavy styling.
Uppercase forms feel airy and stable, and the lowercase maintains clear differentiation through open apertures and simple joins. Numerals follow the same rounded, even-stroke construction, aligning visually with the letterforms for consistent text color in running copy.