Sans Normal Afmap 3 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Texicali' by FontMesa (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sportswear, packaging, sporty, confident, modern, dynamic, friendly, emphasis, momentum, modern branding, high impact, clarity, geometric, oblique, clean, open counters, high legibility.
A heavy, oblique sans with broadly geometric construction and smooth, continuous curves. Strokes are thick and largely uniform, with rounded bowls and open apertures that keep counters clear at display sizes. The italic slant is consistent across capitals, lowercase, and figures, giving the face a forward-leaning rhythm. Terminals are mostly clean and straightforward, balancing round forms (C, O, Q, e) with crisp diagonals (A, K, V, W, X) for a sturdy, contemporary texture.
This font is well suited to headlines, hero text, and short-to-medium copy where impact and clarity are both important. It can work effectively for branding systems, sports and lifestyle communications, packaging, and promotional graphics that benefit from a bold, forward-leaning emphasis.
The overall tone is energetic and assertive, with a sporty, “in-motion” feel created by the oblique stance and dense weight. Despite the strength, the rounded geometry keeps it approachable rather than aggressive, making it feel upbeat and modern.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, energetic sans voice with strong presence and reliable readability, leveraging an oblique stance and geometric roundness to communicate momentum while staying clean and versatile.
Numerals are large and sturdy with simple silhouettes, suited to attention-grabbing settings. Letterforms maintain a stable baseline and consistent slant, producing an even, punchy word shape in multi-line text.