Sans Normal Afnuf 3 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'BR Firma' and 'BR Segma' by Brink, 'Monni' by Matt Chansky, 'Turis' by Punchform, and 'Humant' and 'Mozaic' by TipoType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: branding, headlines, posters, editorial, interface, clean, modern, friendly, dynamic, neutral, approachability, clarity, contemporary tone, forward motion, versatility, humanist, rounded, open apertures, soft terminals, upright-ish italic.
A rounded sans with a consistent rightward slant and smooth, low-contrast strokes. Letterforms are broadly proportioned with generous internal space and open apertures, producing a clear, airy rhythm in text. Curves are built from circular and elliptical geometry, while joins and terminals stay soft rather than sharply cut, keeping counters and bowls calm and stable. The lowercase shows straightforward constructions with single-storey forms and uncomplicated shoulders, and the figures follow the same rounded, even-color approach for cohesive mixed setting.
Well-suited for branding systems, headlines, and short-to-medium editorial text where a clean, contemporary sans with a softer edge is desired. It also works for interface and product typography when a friendly tone and clear letter shapes are more important than dense copy fitting.
The overall tone is modern and approachable, with an energetic forward motion from the slant but without feeling aggressive. Its rounded construction reads friendly and contemporary, suitable for brands or interfaces that want clarity with a softer voice.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern italicized sans that remains highly readable through open forms and rounded geometry, balancing a sense of motion with a calm, even typographic color. It aims for versatility across display and text contexts while maintaining an approachable personality.
In running text, the combination of wide set and open counters supports legibility at larger sizes, while the slant adds emphasis without resorting to heavy stroke contrast. The overall texture stays even across capitals, lowercase, and numerals, giving headings a smooth, cohesive silhouette.