Sans Normal Afdem 2 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height, monospaced font visually similar to 'ATC Harris' by Avondale Type Co., 'Code Saver' by Dharma Type, and 'Fonetika Mono' by Tokotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: code, terminal ui, developer tools, technical docs, tabular text, utilitarian, technical, efficient, focused, matter-of-fact, clear coding, structured reading, space control, consistent rhythm, fast scanning, compact, geometric, mechanical, orderly, clean.
This is an italic monospaced sans with compact, rounded forms and a consistent, even stroke that keeps contrast minimal. The shapes are constructed from clean, simple geometry—open apertures, straightforward joins, and softly squared terminals—giving the design a functional, engineered feel. The rhythm is rigidly regular due to fixed character widths, producing an orderly texture in both the alphabet grid and paragraph sample.
It suits coding and terminal-style interfaces, where fixed-width alignment is essential for columns, indentation, and tabular layouts. It also works well for technical documentation, command-line transcripts, UI labels in developer tools, and any setting that benefits from an italic monospaced voice for annotations, secondary text, or highlighted segments.
The font conveys a pragmatic, no-nonsense tone with a slight forward-leaning energy. Its steady cadence and mechanical regularity feel workmanlike and utilitarian, while the italic slant adds motion and a mildly editorial, note-taking character.
The design appears intended for environments where alignment and predictable spacing matter, pairing monospaced discipline with an italic slant for emphasis or differentiation. Its restrained shapes and low-contrast strokes prioritize clarity and consistency over decorative personality, aiming for dependable legibility in dense lines of text.
The numeral set includes a slashed zero for quick differentiation, reinforcing the font’s functional, error-reducing intent. In continuous text, the uniform spacing creates a crisp grid-like texture, while the italic angle helps prevent the page from feeling overly static.