Sans Normal Agdoy 17 is a bold, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Apercu Condensed' by Colophon Foundry, 'Aspira' by Durotype, 'ITC Avant Garde Gothic' by ITC, 'Lyu Lin' by Stefan Stoychev, 'TT Commons™️ Pro' by TypeType, 'Aksioma' by Zafara Studios, and 'Artico' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, signage, packaging, modern, efficient, confident, utilitarian, clean, space saving, high impact, clarity, modern neutrality, everyday legibility, compact, neutral, crisp, geometric, solid.
A compact, heavy sans with largely even stroke weight and clean, open counters. The forms lean geometric with rounded bowls and straightforward joins, giving the alphabet a firm, blocky rhythm without feeling rigid. Uppercase shapes are sturdy and simplified, while lowercase maintains clear distinctions with a double-storey “a” and a single-storey “g,” plus short, practical terminals. Numerals follow the same sturdy construction, reading clearly at display sizes with consistent weight and spacing.
It performs best in headlines, subheads, signage, and packaging where a strong, space-saving word shape is useful. The consistent weight and clear, simplified letterforms also suit UI labels or navigation elements when set at sufficiently large sizes for comfort.
The overall tone is modern and workmanlike, projecting clarity and directness rather than ornament. Its condensed stance and strong weight feel assertive and functional, suited to information-forward design where immediacy matters.
The design appears aimed at delivering a bold, compact sans for contemporary layouts, balancing geometric clarity with everyday legibility. Its restrained detailing suggests an intention to stay versatile and system-like while still providing strong emphasis in display typography.
Stroke endings are mostly square and unembellished, with smooth circularity in bowls (notably in C/O/Q and the lowercase rounds) that keeps the texture even. The compact proportions create a dense typographic color, making it feel punchy in headlines and tightly set lines.