Sans Normal Aflis 12 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Foro Sans' and 'Qubo' by Hoftype, 'Clear Sans Screen' and 'Clear Sans Text' by Positype, and 'Core Sans N SC' and 'Core Sans NR' by S-Core (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui labels, headlines, branding, posters, signage, modern, dynamic, clean, sporty, tech, forward motion, clean emphasis, modern utility, brand clarity, oblique, geometric, rounded, smooth, crisp.
A slanted sans with a clean, geometric skeleton and smooth, rounded curves. Strokes stay fairly even and low-contrast, with open counters and clear, simple joins that keep letterforms legible in motion. The italic angle is pronounced and consistent, giving straight-sided glyphs a forward lean while round letters remain broadly circular; terminals are mostly blunt and straightforward, contributing to a crisp, contemporary texture. Numerals follow the same oblique geometry, with a clean, open “4” and balanced, rounded “8” and “0” that match the caps’ proportions.
Works well for UI labels, navigation, and short-to-medium text where an oblique voice adds emphasis without sacrificing clarity. It also suits headlines, posters, and signage that benefit from a sense of speed and modernity, and can support brand systems seeking a clean, energetic sans for supporting typography.
The overall tone feels contemporary and energetic, with a forward-leaning rhythm that suggests speed and progress. Its geometry reads neutral and professional rather than decorative, making it feel at home in modern interfaces and branded communications where clarity with a touch of motion is desired.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary italic sans that stays neutral and highly legible while adding forward momentum. Its consistent geometry and restrained detailing suggest a focus on versatility across editorial and interface contexts where a dynamic emphasis is needed.
Capitals are sturdy and simple with wide, smooth bowls and minimal fuss, while the lowercase maintains a steady, readable pattern under the strong slant. Round forms (C, O, Q) and double-storey shapes like “g” reinforce a clean, constructed feel, and the spacing appears tuned for continuous text with an even, quiet color.