Sans Normal Afnok 8 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Siro' by Dharma Type, 'Innova' by Durotype, 'Bega' by Indian Type Foundry, 'Metronic Pro' by Mostardesign, and 'Syke' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: branding, headlines, ui labels, posters, packaging, modern, dynamic, clean, sporty, technical, emphasis, modernization, clarity, speed, oblique, geometric, rounded, open apertures, tight spacing.
This is an oblique sans with a clean, geometric construction and rounded bowls. Strokes are fairly uniform with minimal contrast, and terminals are mostly straight-cut, producing crisp edges even in curved letters. The overall rhythm is compact and slightly forward-leaning, with open counters and clear apertures that keep forms readable. Numerals follow the same simple, contemporary logic with smooth curves and restrained detailing.
It suits contemporary branding, product marketing, and headline settings where an energetic italic voice is desired. The clean geometry also makes it a good fit for UI labels, dashboards, and navigation elements, as well as posters and packaging that benefit from a modern, dynamic typographic texture.
The forward slant and streamlined shapes give the face a sense of motion and efficiency. It reads as contemporary and pragmatic rather than decorative, with a subtly sporty, tech-adjacent tone that suggests speed and clarity.
The design appears intended to provide a modern italic companion with a neutral, geometric backbone—adding motion and emphasis while maintaining a straightforward, highly legible sans structure.
In the sample text, the slant and compact spacing create a strong, cohesive texture that works well for emphasis and short runs of text. The design avoids quirky calligraphic cues, keeping the italic feel more mechanical and engineered than handwritten.