Sans Normal Afbof 3 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height, monospaced font visually similar to 'Basis Grotesque Mono' by Colophon Foundry, 'Odisseia' by Plau, and 'TT Commons™️ Pro' and 'TT Norms Pro' by TypeType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: code, terminals, ui labels, technical docs, dashboards, utilitarian, technical, retro, punchy, confident, legibility, systematic, speed, compactness, utility, slanted, geometric, compact, industrial, crisp.
A slanted, monoline sans with a sturdy, even stroke and squared terminals that keep forms crisp and compact. The construction leans geometric, with round counters kept open and clean, while straighter strokes and angled cuts add a mechanical rhythm. Curves are firm rather than soft, and joins stay simple and direct, producing a uniform texture across the alphabet and numerals. Overall proportions feel efficient and space-conscious, with consistent character widths and a steady baseline/spacing cadence.
Well-suited to code-like settings, terminals, and developer tooling where uniform character spacing and consistent rhythm are important. It also works for compact UI labels, instrumentation-style readouts, and technical documentation headings where a strong, straightforward voice is desirable. The slant can add emphasis in short bursts, making it effective for status indicators, callouts, and utility typography.
The face reads as practical and assertive, combining a workmanlike, tool-like feel with a slight retro-tech flavor. Its slant adds motion and urgency without becoming expressive or calligraphic, giving text a focused, purposeful tone. The result feels at home in contexts that value clarity and a no-nonsense voice.
The design appears intended to deliver a robust, highly consistent text texture with an efficient, engineered silhouette. By pairing a systematic structure with a forward-leaning stance, it aims to communicate speed, functionality, and clarity in dense, information-heavy layouts.
Distinctive slanted numerals and the angled, squared-off shaping in many terminals reinforce a functional, engineered look. The punctuation and simple forms in the sample text suggest a consistent, grid-minded design that maintains a steady typographic color across longer lines.