Sans Normal Adnuz 18 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Peridot Devanagari' by Foundry5 and 'TT Commons Classic' by TypeType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui design, branding, headlines, posters, wayfinding, modern, neutral, efficient, technical, clean, clarity, emphasis, modernity, motion, oblique, rounded, geometric, crisp, even.
This typeface is a clean sans with a consistent oblique slant and smooth, rounded construction. Strokes are largely uniform, with clear, open counters and a steady rhythm that keeps letterforms legible even at smaller sizes. Curves in forms like C, O, and G read as geometric and controlled, while diagonals in A, V, W, X, and Y are sharp and tidy. The lowercase shows simple, contemporary shapes with a single-storey a and g, and the numerals are straightforward and well-aligned, with rounded bowls and stable proportions.
It suits contemporary interface typography, dashboards, and product branding where a clean sans with built-in emphasis is useful. The consistent slant and clear forms also make it effective for short headlines, posters, and directional or informational signage where quick recognition matters.
The overall tone is modern and matter-of-fact, projecting speed and clarity without feeling overly stylized. Its slant adds a sense of forward motion and emphasis, making it feel dynamic while still remaining restrained and professional.
The design appears intended to provide a modern sans voice with a permanent forward-leaning emphasis, combining geometric clarity with smooth readability. It prioritizes clean silhouettes and even texture for versatile, contemporary display and text applications.
Spacing appears balanced with moderate sidebearings, and the oblique angle is applied consistently across caps, lowercase, and figures. Terminals are clean and mostly straight-cut, reinforcing a crisp, contemporary finish.