Sans Normal Afbed 2 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Humber' by Fettle Foundry, 'Neurial Grotesk' by Indian Type Foundry, 'Live Grotesk' and 'Nustar' by Matt Chansky, 'Arbeit' and 'Metro Sans' by Studio Few, and 'Genera Grotesk' by Wahyu and Sani Co. (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui text, product design, infographics, brand systems, editorial, modern, neutral, clean, efficient, technical, emphasis italic, contemporary utility, clarity, oblique, geometric, open counters, tight spacing, compact.
A compact oblique sans with smooth, low-contrast strokes and a clean, geometric backbone. Curves are broadly circular with open apertures, while joins stay crisp and understated. Proportions are fairly uniform and contemporary, with a restrained rhythm and minimal flourish; the italic angle is consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures. Terminals are plain and practical, giving the design a straightforward, workmanlike texture in both display and text settings.
This font works well for UI labels, dashboards, and product typography where a clean italic is needed for emphasis without sacrificing legibility. It also suits infographics and technical or corporate branding, and can serve as a contemporary editorial sans for captions, callouts, and subheads.
The overall tone is modern and matter-of-fact, with a slightly dynamic slant that adds motion without feeling expressive or calligraphic. It reads as efficient and contemporary—more functional than decorative—suited to interfaces and everyday communication.
The design appears intended as a practical oblique companion for a modern sans system: straightforward shapes, low visual noise, and consistent slant to deliver emphasis and motion while staying neutral and broadly usable.
The glyph set shown emphasizes clarity through open bowls and uncomplicated construction, and the slant gives lines of text a forward-leaning cadence. Numerals appear simple and sturdy, matching the same neutral, geometric sensibility as the letters.