Sans Normal Afbuf 4 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, sports branding, technical, industrial, utilitarian, urgent, sporty, impact, momentum, clarity, labeling, branding, slanted, compact, blunt, sturdy, mechanical.
A heavy, slanted sans with compact, workmanlike proportions and broadly rounded bowls. Strokes are uniform and thick, with blunt terminals and minimal detailing; curves are smooth but not overly geometric, giving letters a sturdy, engineered feel. The rhythm is steady and grid-friendly, with consistent character widths and straightforward construction that keeps counters open and forms legible at display sizes. Numerals match the lettering’s solidity, with simple, robust shapes and strong, even color on the line.
Best suited for short, high-impact text such as headlines, posters, apparel or sports branding, packaging callouts, and utilitarian signage where a strong, slanted voice helps convey motion and authority. It can also work for UI labels or dashboards when a compact, mechanical look is desired and sizes are large enough to accommodate the dense stroke weight.
The overall tone feels industrial and technical—confident, no-nonsense, and slightly aggressive due to the pronounced slant and dense weight. It reads like labeling, equipment markings, or fast-moving graphics rather than delicate editorial typography.
The design appears intended to deliver a forceful, forward-leaning sans for attention-getting applications, combining consistent, grid-like spacing with sturdy forms for clear, immediate recognition.
Diagonal strokes (in letters like A, K, V, W, X, Y) emphasize forward motion, while rounded characters (C, G, O, Q) keep the texture from feeling too sharp. The lowercase maintains a practical, signage-like simplicity, pairing well with the strong uppercase presence.