Sans Normal Afdal 2 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: code ui, terminals, data tables, captions, labels, technical, pragmatic, modern, workmanlike, plainspoken, ui clarity, code alignment, compact readability, emphasis italic, slanted, rounded, uniform stroke, open counters, generous spacing.
A slanted, monoline sans with rounded bowls and consistently smooth curves, drawn with uniform stroke thickness and minimal modulation. Proportions are compact and upright in construction despite the italic angle, with open apertures on letters like c, e, and s and broadly rounded forms on o and 0. The character set shows even horizontal rhythm and consistent sidebearings, supporting a steady, grid-friendly texture; terminals are clean and largely unadorned, with occasional softly tapered joins where diagonals meet stems.
Well suited to interface typography where consistent spacing matters, such as code editors, terminal output, tables, and settings panels. It also works for compact labeling and technical captions where an italic voice is needed while preserving a disciplined, repeatable rhythm.
The overall tone is utilitarian and contemporary, leaning toward a coded, mechanical feel due to its steady spacing and straightforward, no-nonsense shapes. The italic slant adds a sense of motion and emphasis without becoming expressive or calligraphic.
The design appears intended to provide an italicized companion with the clarity and regularity of a system-oriented sans, prioritizing consistent spacing, straightforward letterforms, and reliable readability in structured layouts.
Figures are simple and legible with clear differentiation between curved and straight-sided forms, and the uppercase maintains a stable, engineered silhouette. The sample text reads evenly at larger sizes, with consistent word color and a predictable cadence suited to alignment-sensitive layouts.