Sans Normal Afgad 12 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Celex Grotesk' by Designova, 'Maison Neue' by Milieu Grotesque, 'Hint' by ParaType, 'Reyhan' by Plantype, 'NeoGram' by The Northern Block, and 'TT Commons Classic' and 'TT Hoves Pro' by TypeType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui labels, branding, editorial, headlines, infographics, modern, clean, neutral, techy, clarity, modernity, emphasis, versatility, geometric, rounded, oblique, open apertures, crisp terminals.
This typeface is a slanted sans with smooth, rounded construction and consistent stroke thickness. Curves are broadly circular and evenly tensioned, while straight strokes stay clean and unmodulated, giving the design a crisp, contemporary rhythm. Counters are open and legible, with simple terminals and minimal idiosyncrasy; the lowercase shows compact, straightforward forms and the numerals follow the same streamlined, geometric logic.
It works well for UI labeling, product branding, and editorial headlines where a clean sans with a directional slant can add pace and emphasis. The even stroke and open shapes also suit infographics and short-to-medium text settings where quick scanning matters.
The overall tone is modern and matter-of-fact, with a subtle forward-leaning energy from the slant. It reads as professional and efficient rather than expressive, suitable for interfaces or editorial contexts where clarity and momentum are desired.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary, geometric sans voice with an oblique stance for emphasis, balancing neutrality with a sense of motion. It prioritizes clean construction, consistent rhythm, and straightforward readability across common letter and figure shapes.
The glyph set shown maintains a cohesive, geometric voice across caps, lowercase, and figures, with rounded shapes (such as C/G/O/Q) anchoring the visual identity. The slant is steady and uniform, helping text feel dynamic without becoming calligraphic.