Sans Normal Afboy 7 is a bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height, monospaced font visually similar to 'Basis Grotesque Mono' by Colophon Foundry; 'Maison' by Milieu Grotesque; and 'TT Commons™️ Pro', 'TT Hoves Pro', and 'TT Norms Pro' by TypeType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: code, ui labels, dashboards, terminals, packaging, tech, industrial, utilitarian, confident, direct, emphasis, clarity, alignment, robustness, rounded, geometric, compact, ink-trapless, sturdy.
A heavy, slanted sans with monospaced rhythm and broad proportions. Strokes are uniformly thick with minimal contrast, and curves are built from clean, rounded geometry, giving bowls and counters a compact, solid feel. Terminals are mostly blunt and straightforward, while the italic construction leans consistently across both uppercase and lowercase, keeping spacing even and grid-like. Numerals follow the same robust, simplified construction for clear at-a-glance forms.
Well-suited for code samples, terminals, and developer-facing interfaces where strict character alignment matters. It can also work for bold UI labels, status readouts, dashboards, and product or industrial packaging that benefits from a strong, slanted voice.
The overall tone is pragmatic and no-nonsense, with a contemporary technical flavor. Its steady cadence and dense color read as efficient and engineered rather than expressive, projecting reliability and emphasis.
Likely designed to deliver a monospaced italic with extra visual weight for emphasis and clarity in technical contexts. The geometric, low-contrast construction prioritizes consistency, regular spacing, and a strong typographic presence in compact layouts.
The monospaced structure produces a strong vertical alignment in running text, and the bold color creates a prominent texture that remains stable across mixed-case and numerals. Rounded forms prevent the weight from feeling sharp, balancing solidity with approachable geometry.