Sans Normal Adman 1 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Recht' by Mint Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui design, branding, headlines, posters, signage, modern, clean, friendly, efficient, technical, emphasis, modernization, clarity, momentum, humanist, oblique, open counters, soft curves, crisp terminals.
This is a slanted sans with smooth, round construction and consistently low stroke modulation. Letterforms are built from broad curves and straightened joins, with open apertures and generous internal space that keep counters clear. Terminals read as clean and mostly sheared by the slant rather than rounded into teardrops, giving strokes a crisp, contemporary edge. Proportions are balanced and readable, with a straightforward cap set, compact shoulders, and numerals that follow the same oblique rhythm.
It performs well in UI and product contexts where a clean oblique voice helps differentiate emphasis without switching families. The clear counters and rounded structure also suit short headlines, marketing copy, and signage that benefits from a modern, friendly tone.
The overall tone is contemporary and practical, combining a neutral sans structure with an energetic forward lean. Its rounded geometry keeps it approachable, while the sharp, consistent slant lends a sense of motion and efficiency suitable for modern interfaces and branding.
The design appears intended as a versatile italic/oblique companion with a contemporary, rounded sans skeleton—meant to read quickly, stay clean at a range of sizes, and provide a dynamic alternative to upright styles.
The italic angle is strong enough to create momentum without becoming calligraphic, and spacing appears even across mixed-case sample text. Distinctive details like the angled foot on the “1” and the lively curves in the “2” and “3” reinforce the modern, engineered feel while staying familiar.