Sans Normal Abraf 5 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Ethos Nova' and 'Luxe Uno' by Designova, 'Belloria' by Matt Chansky, and 'Bassen' by SRS Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui text, branding, editorial, signage, presentations, modern, clean, approachable, dynamic, neutral, everyday italic, modern utility, friendly clarity, contemporary branding, humanist, oblique, open apertures, rounded, airy.
A clean, oblique sans with gently rounded curves and largely monolinear strokes. The slant is consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals, giving the design a forward-leaning rhythm without becoming calligraphic. Counters are open and circular forms (C, O, e, 0) read smoothly, while straight strokes remain crisp with softly eased joins. Proportions feel balanced and contemporary, with a straightforward, uncluttered construction and comfortable spacing in text.
Well-suited for interface typography, product branding, and general editorial layouts where a slanted sans can add emphasis without sacrificing clarity. It should also work for signage and presentation graphics that benefit from a clean, forward-leaning voice.
The overall tone is modern and practical, with a friendly softness from the rounded geometry and open forms. Its consistent slant adds motion and a slightly informal, conversational feel while staying restrained and professional.
The design appears intended to provide an everyday italic sans for modern systems—legible at text sizes, visually calm, and versatile—while using a consistent slant and rounded geometry to add energy and friendliness.
The lowercase shows clear, simple shapes with a single-storey “a” and “g,” and a compact, unobtrusive “t,” reinforcing a contemporary, humanist-leaning sans character. Numerals are plain and legible, matching the same smooth curves and even stroke weight seen in the letters.