Sans Normal Afnen 3 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Catchfire' by Alan Smithee Studio; 'Malva' by Harbor Type; 'Equip', 'Foro Sans', and 'Qubo' by Hoftype; 'Fact' by ParaType; and 'Plathorn' by insigne (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: branding, posters, headlines, packaging, ui labels, modern, energetic, sporty, friendly, dynamic, motion, modernization, emphasis, clarity, versatility, oblique, rounded, geometric, clean, boldish.
A slanted, geometric sans with rounded bowls and smoothly drawn curves that stay consistent across the set. Strokes are largely uniform, with clean terminals and minimal modulation, giving the letterforms a crisp, contemporary presence. The italic construction reads as a true oblique with a steady forward lean and a compact, efficient rhythm; counters are open and shapes stay fairly circular (notably in O/Q/0 and 8). Capitals are wide and stable, while lowercase forms keep a straightforward, single-storey construction where expected, supporting a clear, modern texture in text.
This font suits branding and display applications where a modern, kinetic italic voice is useful—logotypes, posters, sports or tech messaging, and packaging. It can also work for short UI labels and callouts where a compact, slanted sans helps emphasize direction or urgency without sacrificing clarity.
The overall tone feels contemporary and active, with a forward-leaning posture that suggests speed and motion. Rounded geometry softens the voice, keeping it approachable rather than aggressive, while the consistent stroke behavior maintains a clean, technical confidence.
The design appears intended to provide a clean, geometric sans italic that communicates motion and modernity while remaining broadly legible. Its rounded construction and consistent strokes aim for versatility across attention-grabbing headlines and practical, everyday brand typography.
The numeral set matches the alphabet’s round geometry, with the 0 and 8 notably smooth and balanced and the 1 kept simple and streamlined. Spacing appears even in the sample text, producing a steady, readable slanted color suitable for longer lines.