Sans Normal Abkef 7 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Afical' and 'Expline' by Formatype Foundry and 'Clinto' by XdCreative (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui labels, editorial, brand system, captions, presentations, modern, efficient, neutral, technical, clean, clarity, emphasis, versatility, contemporary tone, oblique, humanist, open apertures, rounded terminals, crisp.
A slanted sans with clean, low-contrast strokes and smoothly rounded curves. Letterforms are built from simple geometric arcs and straight segments, with open counters and generous apertures that keep shapes clear in text. The italics are true oblique in feel—uniform stroke behavior with consistent rightward lean—while proportions stay balanced and compact. Numerals and capitals share the same streamlined construction, with rounded bowls and straightforward joins that maintain an even rhythm.
Well suited for interface typography, dashboards, and product collateral where a clean italic is needed for emphasis or hierarchy. It also works in editorial settings for subheads, pull quotes, and captions, and can support restrained branding where a contemporary, neutral sans voice is desired.
The overall tone is modern and utilitarian, with a calm, no-nonsense voice. Its italic posture adds a sense of motion and emphasis without becoming decorative, making it feel crisp and contemporary rather than formal.
The design appears intended to provide a practical italic sans for everyday communication—clear, consistent, and easy to deploy for emphasis in text-heavy contexts while keeping a modern, understated aesthetic.
Curves appear circular and steady across bowls (e.g., C/O/S-like shapes), and terminals tend toward soft rounding rather than sharp cuts, which helps the face read smoothly in continuous text. Spacing and widths vary naturally across glyphs, supporting a comfortable, text-oriented cadence.