Sans Normal Adnef 8 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'CF Mod Grotesk' by Fonts.GR, 'Pragmatica' by ParaType, and 'NeoGram' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: branding, interfaces, signage, editorial, packaging, modern, clean, technical, sporty, efficient, emphasis, clarity, modernization, system companion, motion, oblique, geometric, monoline, open apertures, rounded terminals.
A slanted sans with smooth, monoline strokes and a broadly geometric construction. Curves are built from clean ellipses with generous interior counters, while straight strokes keep a crisp, consistent rhythm. Uppercase forms are relatively open and spacious, and lowercase shapes stay straightforward and highly legible, with a single-storey “a” and simple, unembellished joins. Numerals follow the same clear, rounded logic, with even proportions and restrained detailing.
Well-suited for contemporary branding and product typography where a clean, slanted emphasis is desired. It should perform well in UI labels and dashboards thanks to its open counters and straightforward letterforms, and it also works for headlines, subheads, and short-to-medium text in editorial or marketing layouts.
The overall tone is contemporary and streamlined, leaning toward an engineered, forward-moving feel due to the steady oblique slant and tidy geometry. It reads confident and functional rather than expressive or decorative, making it feel at home in modern interface and product contexts.
The font appears designed to provide a practical italicized voice within a modern sans system—prioritizing clarity, consistency, and a controlled geometric feel. The oblique angle adds emphasis and motion without sacrificing legibility, suggesting use as a complementary style for hierarchy and highlight.
The design keeps punctuation-like shaping to a minimum and avoids quirky stroke modulation, relying instead on consistent curvature and open forms. Round letters (C, O, Q) appear especially smooth and stable, while diagonals (K, V, W, X, Y) maintain a taut, sporty cadence.