Sans Normal Adnol 23 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Sharp Grotesk Latin' and 'Sharp Grotesk Paneuropean' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui, branding, presentations, signage, editorial, modern, energetic, efficient, approachable, clean, readability, clarity, modernization, utility, pace, open counters, rounded, neutral, geometric-leaning.
The design is a slanted, low-contrast sans with smooth, rounded curves and open counters. Proportions skew broad with roomy horizontal space, and the lowercase shows a tall x-height that keeps small text looking clear. Terminals are clean and largely unadorned, with consistent stroke thickness and a steady rhythm; the forms balance circular geometry (o, e) with crisp diagonals (v, w, y) for a modern, utilitarian texture.
It suits interface typography, dashboards, and product UI where an italic style is needed for emphasis without sacrificing clarity. The wide, open shapes also work well for branding support text, presentation decks, and signage or wayfinding where quick recognition matters. It can serve effectively in editorial subheads, captions, and short-to-medium passages where a contemporary italic tone is desired.
This italic sans feels brisk and contemporary, with a forward-leaning momentum that reads as active and businesslike. Its clean, no-nonsense shapes keep the tone neutral and professional, while the gentle roundness adds approachability rather than severity.
The font appears designed to provide a straightforward, modern italic voice that stays highly legible in everyday settings. Its broad proportions, open apertures, and consistent strokes suggest an emphasis on clarity and steady texture, while the slant adds emphasis and motion without becoming decorative.
The numerals appear clear and straightforward, matching the letterforms’ even stroke weight and rounded construction. Overall spacing looks generous, producing an airy, readable line that maintains an even typographic color in continuous text.