Sans Normal Afdal 7 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height, monospaced font visually similar to 'Andale Mono Paneuropean' by Monotype and 'Letter Gothic L' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: code, terminal ui, data tables, technical docs, captions, technical, efficient, modern, utilitarian, no-nonsense, alignment, clarity, screen ui, compact setting, functional tone, slanted, geometric, crisp, compact, straightforward.
This is a slanted sans with a clearly monospaced rhythm and compact letterforms. Strokes are fairly uniform with minimal modulation, producing a clean, even texture in text. Geometry leans toward simple circles and smooth curves paired with straight terminals; counters are open and shapes stay sturdy at small sizes. Uppercase forms are upright in construction but consistently angled, while lowercase shows simplified, contemporary proportions with single-storey a and g and a tall, straight-sided look throughout. Numerals are plain and legible, matching the same steady stroke weight and spacing.
It’s well suited for code, terminal interfaces, and any context where fixed character widths help alignment, such as tables, logs, and forms. The steady, low-modulation strokes and clear shapes also make it a practical choice for technical documentation, UI labels, and compact captions where consistent texture matters.
The overall tone feels modern and pragmatic, with a technical, system-like voice. Its measured spacing and consistent slant read as efficient and purposeful rather than expressive or calligraphic, giving it an engineered, task-focused character.
The design appears intended to provide a straightforward monospaced italic for screen-oriented reading and alignment-heavy settings. It balances geometric clarity with enough openness in counters to remain readable, aiming for a modern, functional voice rather than decorative personality.
The monospaced fit gives lines a grid-like regularity, and the italic angle adds forward motion without introducing cursive joins. Round letters (like O and Q) stay stable and geometric, while diagonals (V, W, X, Y) are sharp and clean, reinforcing a crisp, utilitarian texture.