Sans Normal Afbep 2 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Neue Helvetica eText' by Linotype, 'Europa Grotesk No. 2 SB' and 'Europa Grotesk No. 2 SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, and 'Nimbus Sans Arabic' and 'Nimbus Sans Novus' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui text, branding, editorial, signage, presentations, modern, clean, brisk, technical, confident, emphasis, readability, modernity, clarity, efficiency, oblique, sheared, rounded, open apertures, uniform strokes.
A slanted sans with uniform stroke weight and smooth, rounded curves. Forms are built from clean circular and elliptical geometry, with open counters and straightforward terminals that read crisply. The italic is created by a consistent rightward shear, giving letters a quick forward rhythm; bowls stay round and stable while diagonals and joins remain sharp and tidy. Lowercase shapes are simple and contemporary, with compact ascenders/descenders and a generally even, calm texture in text.
Well-suited to interface labels, dashboards, and product UI where a clean italic is needed for emphasis. It also fits contemporary branding and marketing materials, and works reliably for headings or short-to-medium editorial text where a modern, energetic slant is desirable.
The overall tone feels modern and utilitarian, with a brisk, forward-leaning energy. It reads as clear and matter-of-fact rather than decorative, suggesting efficiency and contemporary polish.
The design appears intended as a practical, contemporary italic sans that maintains geometric clarity while adding motion and emphasis. Its restrained detailing and even stroke behavior suggest a focus on straightforward readability and versatile, everyday typographic use.
Figures are simple and legible, matching the letterforms’ geometric construction and consistent slant. The sample text shows steady spacing and an even color that holds up well across mixed-case passages.