Sans Normal Afnam 8 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Marble' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sportswear, packaging, sporty, confident, dynamic, contemporary, energetic, display impact, forward motion, modern utility, brand emphasis, oblique, geometric, monoline, rounded, compact.
A heavy, oblique sans with monoline strokes and broadly rounded bowls. The slant is consistent across capitals, lowercase, and figures, giving the design a forward-leaning rhythm. Counters are fairly open for the weight, and terminals read clean and mostly straight, with rounded joins softening the overall texture. Capitals feel compact and sturdy, while lowercase forms keep a simple, geometric construction with smooth curves and minimal modulation.
Best suited to large sizes where its compact, forceful shapes can deliver impact—headlines, poster typography, sports and lifestyle branding, packaging callouts, and punchy short statements. In longer text, it creates a dark, energetic texture that works well for emphasis or display-led layouts.
The overall tone is assertive and fast, with a sporty, contemporary feel driven by the strong weight and steady slant. It conveys momentum and confidence, leaning more toward headline energy than understated neutrality.
The design appears intended as a modern, high-impact italic sans for display settings, prioritizing momentum, solidity, and clean geometric construction. Its consistent oblique angle and rounded curves aim to keep the voice energetic while remaining straightforward and highly legible at larger sizes.
The numerals and uppercase share a cohesive, blocky presence, producing a dense, high-impact color in paragraphs. Curved characters like C, G, O, and S emphasize circular geometry, while diagonals (A, K, V, W, X, Y) reinforce the brisk, angled stance.