Sans Normal Afbir 3 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Jano Round' and 'Jano Sans Pro' by Craceltype, 'FS Elliot' and 'FS Elliot Paneuropean' by Fontsmith, 'Daikon' by Pepper Type, 'Bahn' by Stawix, 'Hartwell' by W Type Foundry, and 'Glot Round' by Wordshape (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: branding, headlines, posters, packaging, advertising, dynamic, friendly, modern, casual, clean, add motion, soften tone, modernize, improve friendliness, rounded, slanted, soft terminals, open counters, humanist.
A rounded, italic sans with smooth, continuous curves and softened terminals. The slant is consistent across caps and lowercase, giving the forms a forward rhythm without feeling condensed. Curved letters like C, G, S, and O read as broadly circular, while straights (E, F, H, N) are slightly eased at joins, keeping the texture even. Lowercase features single-storey a and g, open apertures, and a compact, tidy dot on i/j; numerals follow the same rounded, gently angled construction for a cohesive set.
Well-suited for branding and display settings where a modern, energetic italic can add momentum—logos, product packaging, marketing headlines, posters, and social graphics. It can also work for short text runs, pull quotes, and UI accents when you want a friendly, forward-leaning emphasis without sharp contrast.
The overall tone is energetic and approachable, with a sporty forward motion from the italic angle and a friendly softness from the rounded shapes. It feels contemporary and informal rather than technical, balancing clarity with a relaxed, personable voice.
The design appears intended to provide a versatile italic sans that reads cleanly while adding motion and warmth. Rounded geometry and open forms suggest an emphasis on approachability and contemporary usability across promotional and brand-driven typography.
Capitals are clean and uncomplicated, with a balanced mix of rounded and straight geometry that keeps headlines stable even at larger sizes. The italic is true in construction (not just mechanically slanted), with curved strokes and joins that maintain smoothness and consistent color in text.