Sans Normal Afdes 2 is a regular weight, normal width, monoline, italic, normal x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: code ui, terminal, data tables, forms, labels, technical, utilitarian, retro, efficient, neutral, fixed-width clarity, ui utility, technical reading, tabular alignment, oblique, geometric, clean, crisp, open counters.
A clean, slanted sans with monoline strokes and a clearly monospaced rhythm. Letterforms lean consistently to the right and favor geometric construction—rounds are smooth and even, while straights are crisp with minimal modulation. Capitals read sturdy and open, with generous apertures and simple joins; lowercase is straightforward and highly regular, with single-storey forms where applicable and compact, functional details. Numerals follow the same disciplined structure, staying legible and evenly spaced, reinforcing the typewriter-like cadence across words and lines.
Well-suited to code-like environments, terminal-style interfaces, and any setting where fixed-width alignment matters such as tables, logs, or forms. It also works for compact labels and technical documentation where steady rhythm and predictable spacing improve scanning.
The overall tone feels technical and utilitarian, with a mild retro-computing flavor driven by the monospaced spacing and consistent oblique stance. It communicates efficiency and clarity rather than personality, making it feel matter-of-fact and workmanlike.
The design appears intended to deliver a dependable monospaced italic with a modern, geometric sans feel—prioritizing alignment, consistency, and legibility in practical text and UI contexts.
The italic angle is pronounced enough to add momentum without compromising structure, and the consistent cell-like spacing keeps texture uniform in running text. Curves and diagonals remain visually balanced, helping the font maintain clarity in both all-caps settings and mixed-case paragraphs.