Sans Normal Afgor 9 is a bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'BR Sonoma' by Brink, 'Aribau Grotesk' by Emtype Foundry, 'Poligon' by Halbfett, and 'Oriet' by Lafontype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, advertising, sportswear, sporty, energetic, modern, assertive, forward-leaning, impact, motion, clarity, modernity, display, oblique, geometric, rounded, clean, sturdy.
A slanted, heavy sans with broad proportions and smooth, rounded curves. Strokes are largely monolinear, with minimal contrast and clean, open counters that keep forms legible at size. Terminals are mostly blunt and straightforward, while diagonals and joins feel sturdy and compact, producing a dense, confident rhythm. The lowercase shows a simple, contemporary construction with a single-storey “a” and “g”, and numerals that read clearly with wide, stable shapes.
Best suited for headlines, short bursts of copy, and graphic applications where a strong slanted sans can add motion and emphasis. It can work well in branding, packaging callouts, promotional layouts, and sports-leaning identities where bold presence and quick readability are priorities.
The overall tone is fast and contemporary, with an athletic, forward-driving feel from the consistent oblique angle and substantial weight. It communicates confidence and immediacy—suited to attention-grabbing messaging rather than quiet neutrality.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, high-impact sans with a built-in sense of speed. Its wide stance, low-contrast strokes, and consistent slant suggest a focus on bold display clarity and energetic branding rather than text-heavy, long-form reading.
Round letters like C, O, and Q appear near-circular and generously proportioned, contrasting with straight-sided forms (E, F, H) that emphasize the font’s solid, engineered structure. Spacing in the samples looks comfortable for display use, supporting tight, impactful headlines without appearing cramped.