Sans Normal Afkag 9 is a bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height, monospaced font visually similar to 'Antikor' by Taner Ardali (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, ui labels, signage, packaging, posters, technical, energetic, sporty, confident, casual, speed, impact, clarity, utility, slanted, geometric, rounded, compact apertures, blunt terminals.
A heavy, slanted sans with broadly geometric construction and rounded bowls. Strokes stay essentially uniform, with blunt, slightly softened terminals and compact apertures that keep counters tight at smaller sizes. The overall rhythm feels even and grid-friendly, with sturdy verticals and diagonals and a consistent forward lean across caps, lowercase, and figures. Round characters (O, Q, 0, 8) read as clean ellipses, while joins and intersections remain crisp and uncluttered.
Well-suited to headlines and short bursts of copy where impact and pace matter, such as posters, packaging callouts, and sports or tech branding. The consistent spacing and sturdy forms also make it a practical option for UI labels, navigation, and utilitarian signage where quick recognition is important.
The forward slant and sturdy weight create a sense of motion and assertiveness, giving the type a sporty, contemporary tone. Its compact counters and no-nonsense shapes lean toward a practical, engineered feel rather than expressive or decorative.
The design appears intended to deliver a robust, modern sans with a built-in sense of speed, pairing a strong presence with clean geometry. It prioritizes uniformity and repeatable shapes for reliable, grid-based typography while keeping counters tight to maintain punch.
Uppercase forms are straightforward and blocky with smooth curves (notably in C/G/S), and the figures are strong and legible with simple silhouettes. The lowercase keeps a utilitarian, workmanlike texture, with rounded shoulders and minimal flourish, producing a dense, high-impact paragraph color.