Sans Normal Afkeb 9 is a bold, normal width, monoline, italic, normal x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sportswear, packaging, sporty, retro, energetic, industrial, technical, impact, motion, clarity, display, oblique, compact, rounded, sturdy, high-contrast apertures.
A heavy, oblique sans with rounded bowls and softly squared outer corners, giving forms a sturdy, engineered feel. Strokes are largely even in thickness, with crisp terminals and a forward lean that creates strong directional rhythm. Counters are open and generously sized for the weight, while curves (C, G, S, 0, 8) stay smooth and compact. Uppercase proportions feel broad and stable; lowercase is simple and utilitarian with single-storey shapes (a, g) and short extenders, keeping texture dense and consistent across lines.
Best suited to bold, high-impact applications such as headlines, posters, branding marks, apparel graphics, and packaging where a strong oblique voice helps convey speed and confidence. It also works well for short UI labels or signage when a compact, emphatic sans is desired, though its weight and slant make it less ideal for long-form reading.
The overall tone is fast, punchy, and slightly retro, like lettering used for athletic branding or mid-century industrial graphics. Its slant and stout construction add urgency and motion, while the rounded geometry keeps it approachable rather than severe.
The design appears intended to deliver a robust, motion-forward sans optimized for attention and immediacy. Its rounded geometry and consistent stroke weight suggest a focus on clarity at display sizes while retaining a distinctive, sporty-technical character.
Numerals are thick and highly legible, with simplified, modern forms and strong interior counters (notably 6, 8, 9). The italic angle is consistent across cases, and the set maintains a uniform, grid-friendly cadence that reads cleanly in short bursts and headlines.