Sans Normal Abnaw 1 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, branding, headlines, signage, presentations, modern, clean, neutral, lively, technical, emphasis, clarity, modernity, motion, oblique, geometric, rounded, crisp, monoline.
A slanted sans with a clean, monoline construction and smoothly rounded curves. Letterforms lean consistently to the right with compact counters and tidy joins, giving the text a brisk forward rhythm. Proportions feel contemporary and fairly geometric, with circular bowls and straightforward verticals, while terminals remain plain and unembellished. The lowercase shows a single‑storey “a” and “g”, and the figures are simple and open, supporting clear reading at display and text sizes.
Works well for UI labels, dashboards, and product interfaces where a clean italic voice is useful for emphasis or hierarchy. It also fits contemporary branding, short headlines, and wayfinding/signage that benefit from a streamlined sans with a sense of motion.
The overall tone is modern and pragmatic, with an energetic, forward-leaning feel from the consistent slant. It reads as professional and efficient rather than expressive, making it suitable for interfaces and contemporary branding that want motion without ornament.
Designed to provide a modern italic companion with a restrained, geometric sensibility—prioritizing clarity, consistent slant, and even typographic color for versatile everyday use.
Round letters like C, O, and G appear smoothly drawn with even color, while diagonals in A, V, W, and X stay crisp and controlled. Spacing looks balanced in the sample text, producing a steady texture across mixed-case copy and numerals.