Sans Normal Abkis 10 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Afical' by Formatype Foundry and 'Power Grotesk' by Power Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, ui labels, posters, branding, short text, modern, clean, dynamic, friendly, informal, emphasis, clarity, modernity, approachability, motion, oblique, humanist, open apertures, soft corners, angled terminals.
A slanted sans with smooth, rounded construction and gently tapered joins that keep the letterforms feeling light and agile. Strokes stay even and straightforward, with softened corners and a consistent oblique angle across caps, lowercase, and figures. Counters are open and fairly generous, and many terminals finish on a diagonal, giving the shapes a quick, forward-leaning rhythm. The lowercase shows a single-storey “a” and “g” and a simple, readable “e,” while the caps remain restrained and geometric without becoming rigid.
Works well for headlines, subheads, UI labeling, and promotional copy where a modern italic voice is needed without high drama. It can also serve branding and packaging that wants a clean sans look with a lively, conversational slant, and it remains readable in short paragraphs and callouts.
The overall tone is contemporary and approachable, with an energetic, in-motion character from the consistent slant. It reads as friendly and informal rather than corporate, and the rounded forms keep it from feeling sharp or technical.
The design appears intended as a versatile oblique sans for contemporary communication—combining neutral construction with softened geometry to stay approachable, while the consistent slant adds emphasis and motion for display and interface contexts.
Numerals follow the same oblique stance and rounded logic, with clear, uncomplicated silhouettes suited to quick scanning. Spacing in the samples appears comfortable and even, supporting smooth word shapes in running text.