Sans Normal Afnam 17 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Myriad', 'Myriad Bengali', and 'Myriad Devanagari' by Adobe and 'JAF Bernini Sans' by Just Another Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: branding, ui labels, headlines, posters, packaging, modern, dynamic, clean, sporty, businesslike, emphasis, clarity, modern utility, forward motion, neutral branding, oblique, geometric, rounded, crisp, compact.
A clean oblique sans with rounded, geometric construction and smooth, continuous curves. Strokes stay fairly even in thickness, with brisk terminals and minimal modulation, giving the letters a crisp, contemporary rhythm. Proportions are balanced with a moderate x-height, open counters, and a slightly compact feel in curved letters; diagonals and joins are kept tidy, helping the face stay legible at display and text sizes.
Well-suited to branding and identity work that needs a contemporary italic voice, as well as UI labels, callouts, and short paragraphs where clarity and momentum matter. It also performs strongly in headlines, posters, and packaging where a clean, slanted sans can add speed and emphasis without becoming ornamental.
The overall tone feels modern and energetic, with the italic slant adding forward motion and a technical, performance-oriented edge. It reads as confident and efficient rather than decorative, projecting a straightforward, contemporary voice.
The design appears intended as a versatile, modern oblique sans that delivers emphasis and motion while staying neutral and highly usable. Its geometric roundness and restrained stroke behavior suggest a focus on clarity, consistency, and broad application across editorial and brand-forward layouts.
The numeral set matches the same rounded, low-contrast logic and maintains clear differentiation between forms, supporting a cohesive typographic color in mixed alphanumeric settings. Curved glyphs (like C, G, O, Q) emphasize circular geometry, while diagonals (A, V, W, X, Y) reinforce the font’s brisk, leaning cadence.