Sans Normal Afnor 11 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FS Elliot' and 'FS Elliot Paneuropean' by Fontsmith, 'Informative' by Latinotype, 'Morandi' by Monotype, and 'Daily Sans' by Up Up Creative (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui text, branding, editorial, advertising, posters, modern, clean, friendly, dynamic, neutral, readability, modernity, approachability, emphasis, rounded, humanist, open, smooth, slanted.
A rounded, slanted sans with smooth curves and softly squared terminals. Strokes stay fairly even, giving the letters a calm, consistent color, while the italic angle adds forward motion. Counters are open and generous in letters like O, e, and a, and curves are drawn with a clean, circular logic. Uppercase forms feel straightforward and sturdy, while lowercase shapes are compact and readable; numerals share the same simple, rounded construction and sit comfortably alongside the letters.
This style suits interface typography and product copy where a friendly, modern voice is needed, and it also works well for brand systems that want a clean italic for emphasis. In editorial and marketing settings, it reads clearly at medium sizes and scales up smoothly for headlines and short statements.
The overall tone is contemporary and approachable: crisp enough to feel professional, but softened by rounded shapes that keep it from looking severe. The italic posture makes it feel energetic and conversational, lending a subtle sense of emphasis without becoming flamboyant.
The font appears designed as a versatile italic sans that balances neutrality with warmth. Its rounded geometry and open apertures suggest an emphasis on everyday readability, while the consistent slant provides a built-in sense of motion for display and emphasis in text.
The design maintains a steady rhythm across the alphabet, with consistent curvature and restrained detailing. The slant is uniform across letters and figures, helping multi-line text look cohesive and intentional rather than merely oblique.