Sans Normal Afbuy 3 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height, monospaced font visually similar to 'Iki Mono' by CAST (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: code samples, ui labels, data tables, terminal styling, technical docs, technical, utilitarian, modern, dry, alignment, clarity, efficiency, emphasis, slanted, geometric, blunt, compact, crisp.
A slanted, monospaced sans with sturdy, low-contrast strokes and a compact, upright skeleton. Curves are built from broad arcs and near-circular bowls, while terminals read as blunt, squared endings rather than tapered calligraphic finishes. Counters are relatively open for the width, and the overall rhythm is evenly paced due to fixed character widths, producing a steady, mechanical texture in words and numbers.
Well-suited to contexts that benefit from strict alignment and predictable spacing, such as code snippets, terminal or console-themed interfaces, and tabular data. It can also work for compact UI labels, technical documentation headings, and short emphatic copy where a slanted, engineered texture is desirable.
The font conveys a practical, tool-like tone—more functional than expressive—suggesting instrumentation, coding, or engineered labeling. Its italic slant adds a sense of motion and emphasis without becoming decorative, keeping the overall voice controlled and matter-of-fact.
The design appears intended to deliver a clean, monospaced sans that stays legible and uniform under constrained widths, while using an italic slant to introduce emphasis and forward motion. Its simplified geometry and blunt terminals prioritize consistency and clarity across the basic alphanumeric set.
Caps appear weighty and stable with simplified forms, while lowercase keeps a straightforward, single-storey feel in key letters and maintains clear differentiation between similar shapes. Numerals follow the same robust geometry and consistent set width, supporting tabular alignment and structured layouts.