Sans Normal Afkan 3 is a bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height, monospaced font visually similar to 'Binomic' by DearType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, branding, posters, packaging, signage, industrial, technical, energetic, sporty, modern, impact, momentum, clarity, utilitarian, slanted, compact counters, squared curves, blunt terminals, heavy strokes.
A heavy, right-slanted sans with a strongly uniform stroke and broad proportions. Forms are built from rounded geometry that’s been slightly squared off, giving bowls and curves a firm, engineered feel. Terminals are blunt and clean, with minimal modulation, and the overall rhythm is steady and regular across uppercase, lowercase, and figures. The lowercase shows single-storey construction where applicable, with compact apertures and counters that keep the color dense and consistent in text.
This font works best where you need high-impact emphasis: headlines, brand marks, short promotional copy, packaging panels, and bold signage. Its steady rhythm also supports compact blocks of text for UI labels or technical readouts when set with generous spacing.
The overall tone is assertive and fast, combining a pragmatic, utilitarian structure with the forward motion of a slant. It reads as contemporary and performance-oriented, with a no-nonsense voice that feels at home in technical or industrial contexts.
The design appears intended to deliver a strong, forward-leaning sans voice with consistent, system-like regularity and a dense typographic color. Its geometry and blunt finishing suggest a focus on clarity and impact in modern, functional applications.
The slant is prominent enough to create momentum without introducing calligraphic softness. Because the strokes are thick and the inner spaces are relatively tight, the face tends to produce a strong, dark texture that favors impact over delicacy.