Sans Normal Afbul 6 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, italic, tall x-height, monospaced font visually similar to 'Bluteau Code' by DSType, 'Bluset Now Mono' and 'EF Thordis Mono' by Elsner+Flake, 'LFT Etica Mono' by TypeTogether, and 'Bale Mono' by moretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: code, ui labels, terminal, tables, captions, technical, utilitarian, retro, no-nonsense, mechanical, alignment, legibility, utility, speed, slanted, grotesque, open apertures, large counters, sturdy.
A slanted sans with monospaced rhythm and sturdy, low-contrast strokes. Letterforms are broad and plainly constructed, with generous counters and open apertures that keep shapes clear at a glance. Curves are smooth and compact, terminals are mostly straight or subtly rounded, and joins stay clean with minimal modulation. The numerals share the same robust, workmanlike geometry, maintaining an even color and consistent spacing across lines.
Well-suited to code samples, terminal-style interfaces, and any setting where predictable character width is helpful for alignment. It also works for compact UI labels, technical captions, charts, and tabular data where clarity and consistent spacing matter more than typographic nuance.
The overall tone feels technical and pragmatic, like labeling and instrumentation rather than expressive display. Its italic angle adds a sense of forward motion, but the uniform spacing and solid shapes keep it disciplined and functional. The result reads as retro-computing adjacent and industrial without feeling ornamental.
This design appears intended as a practical, slanted monospaced sans that stays highly legible in constrained layouts. The wide, open shapes and uniform construction suggest an emphasis on reliability, alignment, and screen-friendly clarity over stylistic flourish.
The monospaced structure creates a pronounced vertical cadence, which emphasizes columns and alignment in mixed text. The tall lowercase presence makes lines look dense and efficient, while the wide proportions prevent forms from feeling cramped despite the fixed width.