Sans Normal Aflon 12 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Akzidenz-Grotesk Next' by Berthold, 'Newhouse DT' by DTP Types, 'EB Corp' by Eko Bimantara, 'Magnum Sans' and 'Magnum Sans Pro' by FontMesa, 'Neue Haas Grotesk Text' by Linotype, and 'Helvetica Now' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, branding, posters, sports, signage, modern, sporty, energetic, confident, clean, speed, impact, clarity, modernity, oblique, geometric, rounded, slanted, crisp.
A slanted sans with a smooth, geometric construction and rounded bowls. Strokes are consistently heavy and even, with clean terminal cuts and minimal modulation, producing a sturdy, contemporary texture. Uppercase forms are compact and assertive, while lowercase letters keep open apertures and simple, utilitarian shapes; descenders on letters like g, j, p, and q are straightforward and uncluttered. Numerals are clear and fairly wide, with round figures (0, 8, 9) emphasizing the font’s circular skeleton.
This font suits branding and display work where a forward-leaning, high-impact voice is useful—headlines, posters, sports and fitness graphics, and short promotional copy. It can also work for signage or UI callouts where a strong, clean italic emphasis is desired, especially at medium to large sizes.
The overall tone is modern and energetic, with an oblique stance that reads as fast and purposeful. Its solid color and smooth curvature give it a confident, sporty feel while staying clean and professional rather than decorative.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, speed-oriented sans italic that maintains clarity and a solid typographic color. Its geometric roundness and clean cuts prioritize a contemporary look with dependable legibility for prominent, attention-getting text.
The italic angle is consistent across capitals, lowercase, and numerals, and spacing appears calibrated for dense, headline-style setting. Circular letters like C, G, O, and Q show a strong geometric bias, and the dot shapes on i and j are round, reinforcing the softened, contemporary character.