Sans Normal Afnam 22 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Dexa Pro' by Artegra and 'Moveo Sans' by Green Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sportswear, packaging, dynamic, sporty, confident, modern, energetic, emphasis, speed, impact, modernization, slanted, rounded, clean, high-impact, compact.
This typeface is a slanted, heavy sans with smooth, rounded curves and mostly uniform stroke weight. Shapes are built from broad, continuous strokes with soft terminals and minimal modulation, giving letters a sturdy, compact feel. Counters are moderately open for a bold style, and the overall rhythm is forward-leaning and consistent, with clear, simplified joins and rounded bowls (notably in C, G, O, and the numerals). The lowercase shows a single-storey a and g, a tall, narrow italic r, and a long descender on q, reinforcing a streamlined, contemporary construction.
Best suited for headlines, short statements, and display settings where strong emphasis and forward motion are desirable. It can work well for branding systems that need an energetic sans, as well as packaging, event graphics, and sports- or tech-adjacent marketing where bold italic typography helps convey speed and confidence.
The tone is assertive and fast-moving, with a contemporary, action-oriented feel. Its slant and mass create a sense of momentum and emphasis, reading as confident and pragmatic rather than delicate or formal.
The design appears intended to provide an impactful italic sans that stays clean and broadly legible while maximizing emphasis. It prioritizes strong silhouettes, rounded construction, and a consistent forward slant to communicate motion and contemporary clarity in display-driven layouts.
The numerals follow the same rounded, sturdy logic, with a particularly heavy, compact 8 and a curved, open 2/3 that keeps the set cohesive. Diagonal strokes in forms like K, V, W, X, and Y feel engineered and stable, supporting strong headline presence.