Sans Normal Afbul 7 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, italic, tall x-height, monospaced font visually similar to 'Bluteau Code' by DSType and 'Bluset Now Mono' by Elsner+Flake (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: code, terminal ui, technical docs, data tables, ui labels, technical, utilitarian, modern, no-nonsense, retro computing, alignment, legibility, system style, space economy, clarity, oblique, geometric, compact curves, open apertures, uniform rhythm.
A clean, oblique sans with monospaced spacing and a strongly consistent rhythm across letters and numerals. Strokes are even and linear with low modulation, while curves are built from simple, geometric arcs that stay crisp at the joins. Proportions feel horizontally generous, with broad capitals and rounded bowls (notably in C, O, Q) paired with straight, slightly angled terminals. The lowercase shows a tall, sturdy body with clear counters and minimal ornamentation, and the numerals follow the same plainspoken, engineered construction.
Well-suited to coding and terminal-style interfaces where fixed-width alignment matters, as well as technical documentation, tables, and system-like UI labels. The oblique stance can also add a subtle sense of speed in headings or short callouts while preserving the disciplined spacing needed for structured text.
The overall tone is practical and workmanlike, evoking terminals, code editors, and industrial labeling. Its slant adds motion and urgency without becoming expressive or calligraphic, keeping the voice focused and technical.
The design appears intended as a monospaced, slanted sans for functional reading and alignment-heavy settings, balancing geometric simplicity with enough openness to remain legible at smaller sizes.
The monospaced set width creates a grid-like texture in text, and the oblique angle is consistently applied across uppercase, lowercase, and figures. Letterforms prioritize clarity through open shapes and straightforward endings, producing a steady, mechanical color in paragraphs and UI-like snippets.