Sans Normal Abnev 3 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Diodrum', 'Diodrum Hebrew', 'Diodrum Rounded', 'Diodrum Thai', and 'Mute' by Indian Type Foundry and 'Foreday Sans' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui text, branding, editorial, packaging, advertising, modern, friendly, casual, dynamic, clean, readability, approachability, modernity, emphasis, oblique, rounded, humanist, open apertures, soft terminals.
This is an oblique sans with rounded, gently modulated strokes and smooth curve construction. Letterforms lean consistently to the right with a steady rhythm and relatively open counters, giving the alphabet an airy, readable texture. Terminals are mostly soft and slightly sheared, and curves (notably in C, G, O, S, and the lowercase bowls) feel cleanly drawn rather than geometric-rigid. Uppercase proportions are straightforward and compact, while the lowercase shows a lively, humanist feel with clear differentiation and comfortable spacing.
It works well for short-to-medium text where an energetic, contemporary voice is helpful—UI labels, product pages, marketing copy, and editorial pull quotes. The oblique stance also makes it a good choice for emphasis in typographic systems that want an italic look that stays clean and highly legible.
The overall tone is modern and approachable, with a casual slant that adds motion without becoming decorative. It reads as friendly and utilitarian—more everyday contemporary than formal or corporate—suited to interfaces and brand voices that want to feel warm and accessible.
The design appears intended to provide a practical, readable sans with an always-oblique posture, balancing modern roundness with a humanist, comfortable flow for continuous reading.
Figures follow the same oblique logic as the letters and keep a simple, contemporary presence. The design maintains consistent stroke color across mixed-case text, and the softened terminals help prevent the italic angle from feeling sharp or aggressive at larger sizes.