Sans Normal Akluw 14 is a bold, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ITC Avant Garde Gothic' and 'ITC Avant Garde Gothic Paneuropean' by ITC (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, branding, posters, signage, packaging, modern, friendly, confident, clean, straightforward, impact, legibility, modernity, clarity, geometric, rounded, high contrast, crisp, compact.
A heavy, geometric sans with monoline strokes and strongly rounded counters. Curves are built from near-circular forms (notably in O, C, G, and 0), while straight strokes end in clean, square terminals. Proportions feel compact and efficient, with sturdy verticals, wide bowls, and a consistent, even rhythm across uppercase and lowercase. The overall drawing favors clarity and solidity, producing dense, high-impact word shapes in text settings.
Best suited to headline and short-text applications where its mass and geometric clarity can carry a layout—branding, posters, packaging, and wayfinding-style signage. It can also work for UI labels or navigation where a bold, highly legible sans is needed, though its dense texture will dominate in paragraph-length copy.
The tone is modern and approachable, pairing a friendly roundness with a confident, no-nonsense weight. It reads as contemporary and practical, with enough softness in the curves to feel welcoming rather than austere.
The design appears intended as a contemporary, geometric workhorse for impactful communication—prioritizing immediate legibility, strong presence, and a friendly rounded construction that stays clean and controlled.
At display sizes the weight produces strong color and clear silhouettes, while in longer lines it creates a dark, assertive texture. Numerals and capitals share the same robust, geometric construction, supporting punchy emphasis and straightforward hierarchy.