Sans Normal Afdal 9 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height, monospaced font visually similar to 'Code Saver' by Dharma Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: code samples, terminal ui, technical docs, data tables, ui labels, technical, clean, efficient, utilitarian, contemporary, alignment, clarity, compact ui, technical readability, efficient rhythm, slanted, geometric, rounded, compact, crisp.
A slanted, monospaced sans with rounded, geometric construction and even color across the line. Strokes remain largely uniform, with smooth curves in bowls and clear, open counters. Terminals are clean and mostly straight-cut, and the overall rhythm is steady and grid-aligned, producing a consistent texture in mixed case. Numerals follow the same disciplined geometry and spacing, keeping figures compact and legible.
Works well where fixed character widths are beneficial, such as code snippets, command-line interfaces, configuration text, and aligned tables. The steady texture and clear shapes also suit compact UI labeling and technical documentation where consistent spacing improves scanning.
The tone is pragmatic and modern, leaning toward a technical, no-nonsense voice. Its slant adds motion and emphasis without becoming expressive or calligraphic, giving it an efficient, forward-leaning feel suited to functional settings.
The design appears intended to provide a straightforward, grid-friendly monospaced sans that stays readable in continuous text while adding a subtle sense of speed and emphasis through a uniform slant.
The monospaced spacing is visually apparent in the sample text, creating tidy columns and predictable word shapes. The italic angle is consistent across capitals, lowercase, and figures, helping maintain a cohesive flow in longer lines.