Sans Normal Abnas 10 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Astoria' and 'Astoria Sans' by Alan Meeks (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui text, app design, signage, editorial, presentations, modern, clean, technical, efficient, neutral, clarity, modernization, neutrality, readability, utility, oblique, humanist, open apertures, round terminals, generous spacing.
This typeface is a clean oblique sans with smooth, rounded curves and consistently low stroke modulation. Letterforms lean with a steady angle, pairing open counters and apertures with straightforward, geometric-leaning construction. Terminals are mostly clean and unadorned, with a crisp, contemporary finish; curves on C/G/S and the numerals read as evenly drawn and controlled. The lowercase shows a single-storey a and g with simple bowls, while ascenders and descenders are moderate, keeping the overall rhythm tidy and readable in text.
It works well for UI and product typography where an oblique style is needed without sacrificing clarity. The open shapes and controlled rhythm also suit editorial subheads, captions, wayfinding and signage, and presentation materials that benefit from a modern, slightly dynamic sans.
The overall tone is modern and practical, with a calm, neutral voice suited to contemporary interfaces and clear communication. Its oblique stance adds energy and forward motion without becoming decorative, giving it a subtly dynamic, “in-use” feel.
The design intent appears focused on providing a versatile oblique sans for everyday communication: clear shapes, restrained detailing, and consistent curves that stay readable at text sizes while still looking contemporary in larger display settings.
Spacing appears even and measured, helping the font hold together as continuous text while preserving clear character separation. The figures are straightforward and legible, matching the letterforms’ smooth curves and restrained detailing for a consistent typographic color.