Sans Normal Afduv 2 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Celex Grotesk' by Designova, 'Ideal' by Interfont, 'Hint' by ParaType, and 'TT Hoves Pro' by TypeType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui text, editorial, brand systems, wayfinding, data display, modern, dynamic, clean, efficient, neutral, modernization, emphasis, clarity, system use, neutrality, oblique, geometric, rounded, crisp, even.
A clean oblique sans with smooth, rounded bowls and an overall geometric construction. Strokes stay visually even with low contrast, while terminals are mostly straight-cut, giving a crisp finish to curved forms. The slant is consistent across capitals, lowercase, and figures, producing a steady forward rhythm. Proportions feel balanced and contemporary, with open counters and compact joins that keep letterforms clear at text sizes.
Works well for UI and product typography where clarity and a contemporary tone are important, especially for emphasized text that benefits from an oblique style. It also suits editorial subheads, captions, and compact information design, and can support brand systems that want a neutral, modern voice with a hint of dynamism.
The overall tone is modern and purposeful, with the italic angle adding motion without becoming expressive or calligraphic. It reads as understated and professional rather than decorative, suitable for interfaces and editorial systems that need a subtle sense of speed or emphasis.
Designed to provide a streamlined italic sans that stays readable and restrained, pairing geometric roundness with crisp terminals for a clear, contemporary texture. The consistent slant and even stroke behavior suggest an emphasis on system-friendly rhythm and dependable performance across text and numerals.
Capitals maintain a simple, engineered feel with rounded curves and minimal quirks, while lowercase forms remain straightforward and legible. Numerals match the same oblique stance and rounded geometry, keeping the set visually cohesive in mixed alphanumeric strings.