Sans Normal Abmey 20 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Aaux Next' and 'Aaux Next Wide' by Positype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui labels, wayfinding, dashboards, editorial emphasis, branding, clean, modern, technical, energetic, neutral, dynamic emphasis, clean readability, systematic styling, modern utility, oblique, humanist, open apertures, rounded terminals, single-storey a.
A slanted sans with smooth, rounded joins and largely monolinear strokes. The letterforms are built from simple curves and straight segments, with open apertures and softly finished terminals that keep counters clear. Proportions lean slightly wide in round letters, while diagonals (A, V, W, X, Y) are crisp and consistent, giving a steady forward rhythm. The lowercase shows a compact, straightforward construction with a single-storey “a” and an easy, utilitarian “g,” and numerals follow the same clean, oblique logic with clear differentiation.
Works well for UI labels, navigation, dashboards, and short-form informational typography where a slanted style helps indicate emphasis without resorting to heavier weight. It also suits branding and marketing headlines that want a modern, clean voice with a sense of motion, and can serve as an italic companion for contemporary sans text systems.
The overall tone is contemporary and functional, with an energetic forward lean that reads as active and efficient rather than decorative. It feels pragmatic and polished, suited to interfaces and modern brand systems where clarity and motion are desirable.
The design appears intended to provide a clear, contemporary italic sans that remains legible at text sizes while still feeling dynamic. Its simple construction and open shapes suggest a focus on clarity, consistency, and versatile everyday use.
Curves are smooth and fairly geometric, but not rigid; small humanist touches in the lowercase keep it approachable. Spacing appears even and the italic angle is consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures, supporting coherent text color in longer settings.