Sans Normal Afkan 5 is a bold, wide, low contrast, italic, tall x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: code ui, terminals, data tables, dashboards, labels, technical, utilitarian, assertive, contemporary, efficient, fixed-width utility, ui clarity, technical tone, strong emphasis, oblique, rounded, compact counters, uniform rhythm, blocky.
A heavy, oblique sans with monospaced spacing and a sturdy, even stroke weight throughout. The letterforms are built from broad, rounded curves and straight segments with squared terminals, producing compact counters and a dense texture. Uppercase shapes read simple and geometric, while lowercase forms are single‑storey where expected (notably the “a”) and remain highly regular from glyph to glyph. Figures are similarly robust, with clear, straightforward construction that maintains the same width and slant as the letters.
This face is well suited to environments where fixed-width alignment matters, such as code displays, terminal-like interfaces, tables, and technical dashboards. Its sturdy weight also makes it effective for short UI labels, badges, and headings where a compact, high-impact texture is desirable.
The overall tone is pragmatic and no-nonsense, with a forward-leaning energy that feels functional rather than expressive. Its weight and strict spacing give it a confident, engineered character suited to information-first settings.
The design appears intended to deliver a monospaced, oblique sans with a strong, consistent presence and predictable alignment. Its simplified geometry and uniform rhythm suggest an emphasis on clarity, repeatability, and a modern technical feel in both single characters and running text.
Because the spacing is fixed and the strokes are thick, the font creates a strong horizontal rhythm and a dark overall color in text. The oblique angle is consistent across letters and numerals, which helps maintain cohesion in longer passages.