Sans Normal Afbul 1 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: code ui, dashboards, labels, posters, headlines, technical, utilitarian, modern, assertive, no-nonsense, clarity, efficiency, ui readiness, technical tone, impactful emphasis, geometric, slanted, sturdy, compact, clean.
This typeface presents a sturdy, slanted sans construction with rounded bowls and mostly straight, sheared terminals. Strokes maintain an even visual weight across curves and diagonals, giving letters a compact, engineered rhythm. Counters are open and largely circular/elliptical in forms like C, O, Q, and e, while diagonals in K, V, W, X, Y, and Z create a brisk forward motion. Numerals are similarly compact and heavy, with simple, legible shapes and consistent spacing that reinforces an ordered, grid-like texture in text.
It works well for interface typography, code-like presentations, and structured layouts where consistent character spacing and a strong typographic color improve scanning. The dense weight and slant also suit short headlines, labels, and technical posters that need an assertive, modern presence without ornamental detail.
The overall tone feels technical and utilitarian, with a contemporary, slightly industrial voice. Its forward slant and dense color add urgency and confidence, reading as practical rather than decorative. The look suggests efficiency and clarity, suited to environments where information needs to feel direct and controlled.
The design appears intended to combine a pragmatic, system-like structure with a dynamic italic stance, producing a compact, highly legible texture. It aims for straightforward recognition of letters and numerals while maintaining a cohesive, geometric silhouette across the character set.
Several lowercase forms emphasize clarity at small sizes: a single-storey “a,” a simple “g,” and a broad, open “e.” The italic angle is consistent across the set, and rounded forms stay stable without visible calligraphic modulation, helping paragraphs retain an even, compact texture.