Sans Normal Afkiv 8 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Digital Sans' by Blaze Type, 'Lorin' by Designova, 'Gilroy' by Radomir Tinkov, and 'Core Sans C' and 'Core Sans CR' by S-Core (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: branding, headlines, posters, ui labels, packaging, modern, approachable, dynamic, clean, sporty, built-in motion, friendly modernism, clear readability, brand versatility, oblique, rounded, geometric, open apertures, soft terminals.
A slanted sans with rounded, geometric construction and a smooth, low‑contrast stroke. Curves are drawn with near-circular bowls and open apertures, while straight stems keep a crisp, uniform rhythm. Terminals are softly finished rather than sharply cut, giving counters and joins a friendly, streamlined feel. Overall spacing reads even and text color is consistent, with a noticeable forward-leaning momentum across both capitals and lowercase.
Well suited to brand marks, marketing headlines, and poster typography where a modern, forward-leaning tone is useful. It can also work for UI labels, short paragraphs, and packaging copy where a clean sans is needed but a static upright style would feel too neutral.
The italic angle and rounded geometry combine to feel energetic and contemporary without becoming loud. It suggests motion and efficiency—confident and upbeat—while staying clear enough for everyday communication.
The design appears intended to deliver a versatile, contemporary sans with an italic stance built in—combining geometric clarity with softened details to remain friendly and legible across display and text contexts.
Uppercase forms stay simple and sturdy, while the lowercase introduces more character through rounded bowls and compact joins that help maintain cohesion in text. Numerals match the same softened geometry, producing a unified look across letters and figures.