Sans Normal Afbuy 9 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: code, terminal ui, tables, data display, captions, technical, utilitarian, clean, retro, editorial, alignment, clarity, ui utility, emphasis, slanted, compact, crisp, neutral, systematic.
A slanted, monospaced sans with compact proportions and a steady, even rhythm. Strokes are clean and fairly uniform with modest modulation, and curves are drawn with controlled, elliptical shapes that stay consistent from glyph to glyph. Terminals are mostly blunt and straightforward, giving letters a crisp, engineered feel, while the italic angle adds forward motion without becoming calligraphic. The lowercase shows clear, simple construction with single-storey forms and open apertures, and the numerals follow the same sturdy, no-nonsense geometry for consistent alignment in columns.
Well suited to code editors, terminal interfaces, and any environment where character alignment is essential, such as tables, forms, or technical documentation. The italic slant can also work for inline emphasis, labels, and compact UI text where a controlled, mechanical texture is desirable.
The overall tone is practical and understated, suggesting a workmanlike tool for structured text. Its slant adds a mild sense of speed and emphasis, evoking a retro computing/editorial vibe rather than expressive handwriting.
The design appears intended as a clear, dependable monospaced italic for structured reading and aligned text, balancing straightforward sans construction with enough slant to differentiate it from upright UI monos. It prioritizes consistency, predictability, and a restrained, modernist tone over stylistic flourish.
Spacing is inherently even due to fixed character width, which reinforces a grid-like texture in paragraphs and makes repeated patterns (like code, tables, or logs) feel orderly. The design avoids ornamental details, prioritizing clarity and consistent silhouettes at a range of sizes.