Sans Normal Agbav 10 is a bold, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Aspira' by Durotype, 'Golden Record' by Mans Greback, 'DIN 2014' by ParaType, 'PF DIN Text' by Parachute, 'Expressway' by Typodermic, and 'Artico' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, modern, confident, clean, friendly, utilitarian, impact, compactness, clarity, modernity, legibility, geometric, compact, high-contrast-free, crisp, sturdy.
A compact sans with heavy, even stroke weight and clean, open counters. Curves are largely geometric and round, while joins and terminals tend toward straight, squared-off finishes, giving the letterforms a crisp, engineered feel. Proportions are condensed with tight sidebearings, producing a dense rhythm in text, and the overall drawing stays consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals without noticeable stroke modulation.
Best suited to situations that need strong, compact impact: headlines, posters, branding marks, packaging, and clear signage. It can also work for short bursts of UI or editorial emphasis where space is limited and a firm typographic voice is desired.
The tone is modern and matter-of-fact, projecting confidence and clarity rather than elegance. Its compact, sturdy shapes read as direct and functional, with a slightly friendly softness coming from the rounded bowls and circular forms.
The design appears intended to deliver a space-efficient sans with high visual strength and straightforward legibility. Its geometric construction and tight proportions suggest a focus on modern branding and display use where a clean, no-nonsense presence is important.
Uppercase forms appear broad-shouldered and stable, and the lowercase maintains clear differentiation between similar shapes (for example, the single-storey-like simplicity in several forms and the strong apertures). Numerals are similarly robust and legible, with rounded shapes staying consistent with the letterforms, making the overall set feel cohesive in both display and short text settings.