Sans Normal Afbap 8 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Mouser' by Sharkshock (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui, signage, branding, editorial, presentations, modern, neutral, clean, efficient, technical, emphasis, clarity, systematic, modernity, versatility, geometric, oblique, monoline, crisp, open.
This is an oblique, monoline sans with smooth, geometric curves and clean terminals. Strokes stay even with minimal modulation, and round letters lean toward circular/elliptical construction. The caps are straightforward and well-balanced, while the lowercase shows a compact, functional rhythm with open apertures and simple, single-storey forms where expected. Numerals follow the same restrained, geometric logic and sit comfortably with the letters for general-purpose text setting.
It suits interface labels, product UI, dashboards, and other systems that benefit from an oblique sans with clear shapes and steady spacing. It can also work for contemporary branding, wayfinding, and editorial sidebars where a clean, forward-leaning voice is desired.
The overall tone is contemporary and no-nonsense, with a streamlined, utilitarian feel. The consistent slant adds forward motion and a mildly energetic, tech-adjacent character without becoming expressive or calligraphic.
The design appears intended as a practical italic/oblique companion for modern sans typography: smooth geometric forms, minimal detail, and a consistent slant for emphasis and hierarchy while keeping the overall texture calm and readable.
Curves are smooth and tightly controlled, and joins/terminals remain blunt and uncluttered, helping maintain clarity at a range of sizes. Spacing appears even and stable in the sample text, supporting continuous reading and systematic layouts.