Sans Normal Afbew 4 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Conamore' by Grida; 'Clear Sans Screen' and 'Clear Sans Text' by Positype; 'Core Sans N', 'Core Sans N SC', and 'Core Sans NR' by S-Core; 'Barnet Sans' by The Northern Block; and 'Nu Sans' by Typecalism Foundryline (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui labels, branding, editorial, posters, signage, modern, clean, dynamic, friendly, neutral, modern italic, clean emphasis, friendly utility, system companion, rounded, monoline, slanted, open counters, soft terminals.
This is a slanted, monoline sans with rounded construction and smooth, continuous curves. Strokes stay even in thickness, with soft, slightly sheared terminals that reinforce the forward motion. Bowls and counters are open and generously shaped (notably in C, G, O, e), while diagonals (A, K, V, W, X) are crisp and consistent. Lowercase forms are simple and legible with a single-storey a and g, a compact, rounded e, and a clean, minimal t; numerals follow the same rounded, even-stroke logic and read clearly at display sizes.
It suits interface labels, wayfinding, and product branding where a clean italic voice is needed without calligraphic flair. The even stroke and open counters also make it a solid choice for short editorial passages, pull quotes, and display typography that benefits from energetic emphasis.
The overall tone is contemporary and approachable, pairing a pragmatic, utilitarian skeleton with a lively italic slant. The rounded geometry keeps it friendly, while the steady rhythm and uncluttered shapes maintain a professional, neutral voice.
The design appears intended as a straightforward italic companion for a modern sans system: contemporary, readable, and smooth, with rounded forms that stay friendly while maintaining a disciplined, consistent rhythm.
Spacing appears moderately open with an even texture in the sample text, helping the italic slant remain readable in longer lines. Curves feel more circular than geometric-sharp, which softens the page color and reduces glare in bold word shapes.