Sans Normal Afkul 3 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Artegra Sans' by Artegra; 'Graphie', 'Quiet Sans', and 'Siro' by Dharma Type; 'Mazzard' and 'Mazzard Soft' by Pepper Type; and 'Algera' by Wahyu and Sani Co. (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui text, app design, editorial, branding, posters, modern, clean, dynamic, friendly, efficient, clarity, readability, emphasis, contemporary tone, versatility, slanted, rounded, open, crisp, geometric.
A slanted sans with smooth, rounded construction and a clear, consistent rhythm. Strokes are even and low-contrast, with gently tapered joins and soft corners that keep shapes from feeling rigid. Counters are generally open and circular to oval in feel, while diagonals and terminals maintain a crisp, forward-leaning direction. Numerals follow the same streamlined logic, with simple forms and stable spacing that supports continuous text.
Works well for interface typography, product branding, and editorial layouts where a clean sans with built-in emphasis is useful. The steady stroke weight and open shapes make it suitable for short paragraphs, captions, and navigation elements, while the slant gives headlines and callouts a natural sense of momentum.
The overall tone is contemporary and energetic, with an approachable, everyday clarity. Its italic posture adds motion and urgency without becoming decorative, giving it a pragmatic, “on the move” character suited to modern interfaces and branding.
Likely designed as a versatile italic sans for modern communication, aiming to combine geometric cleanliness with comfortable readability. The intention appears to be an italic that can stand on its own as a primary voice—clear, cohesive across cases and numerals, and appropriate for both display and text use.
The letterforms balance geometric roundness with practical apertures, keeping small internal spaces from closing up too quickly. The italic angle is consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures, which helps maintain cohesion in mixed settings such as headlines with numerals or UI labels.