Sans Normal Afnow 7 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'HD Node Sans' by HyperDeluxe, 'Live Grotesk' and 'Nustar' by Matt Chansky, 'Kommon Grotesk' by TypeK, and 'Biwa' and 'Cern' by Wordshape (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui text, branding, headlines, editorial, signage, modern, technical, efficient, clean, forward-leaning, clarity, modernity, speed, versatility, neutrality, oblique, monoline, geometric, rounded, open counters.
A clean oblique sans with a smooth, monoline construction and rounded, geometric curves. Uppercase forms are compact and stable, while the lowercase shows a tall x-height and wide apertures that keep counters open. Terminals are mostly plain and unbracketed, with consistent stroke endings and minimal modulation, producing an even, contemporary texture in text. Numerals are clear and straightforward, matching the letterforms’ simple geometry and steady rhythm.
Well-suited for UI labels, product typography, and digital dashboards where a clean oblique sans can add emphasis without sacrificing legibility. It can also work for contemporary branding, short editorial passages, and signage, especially where a slightly dynamic, forward-leaning voice is desired.
The overall tone is modern and utilitarian, with a subtle sense of speed from the consistent slant. It reads as crisp and professional rather than expressive, suitable for interfaces and informational settings where clarity matters. The rounded geometry keeps it approachable without becoming playful.
The design appears intended to provide a contemporary sans with an integrated oblique stance, balancing geometric smoothness with practical readability. Its tall lowercase proportions and open counters suggest a focus on clarity in continuous text, while the steady slant adds energy for headings and emphasis.
The oblique angle is consistent across capitals, lowercase, and figures, giving headings and running text a unified forward motion. Lettershapes favor open, readable structures (notably in forms like a, e, s, and g), which helps maintain clarity at smaller sizes and on screens.