Sans Normal Kanok 13 is a bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Myriad' by Adobe; 'Avenir Next Hebrew', 'Avenir Next World', 'Neue Frutiger', 'Neue Frutiger Cyrillic', 'Neue Frutiger Hebrew', 'Neue Frutiger Paneuropean', and 'Neue Frutiger Vietnamese' by Linotype; and 'Neue Frutiger World' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, sporty, energetic, modern, confident, friendly, impact, momentum, clarity, modernity, approachability, oblique, geometric, rounded, smooth, compact counters.
A heavy, oblique sans with broad proportions and rounded geometry. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal contrast, and terminals are clean and blunt, giving the forms a sturdy, simplified silhouette. Curves are generous and circular (notably in O/C/G and the numerals), while diagonals in A/K/V/W/X are firm and slightly compressed by the slant. Spacing appears open enough for display use, with a steady rhythm and compact interior counters that reinforce the dense, punchy color on the page.
Best suited to short-to-medium display text where strong presence and quick readability matter—headlines, hero text, posters, branding marks, packaging callouts, and bold signage. The oblique stance and dense weight make it effective for attention-grabbing UI banners or promotional graphics, especially when set with generous leading and spacing.
The overall tone is energetic and forward-leaning, combining a sporty urgency with approachable, rounded shapes. It reads as confident and contemporary rather than formal, with a clear emphasis on impact and momentum.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, high-impact sans that feels fast and assertive while staying friendly through rounded construction. Its consistent stroke weight and simplified shapes prioritize clarity and graphic strength in prominent typographic roles.
Lowercase forms lean toward single-story constructions (e.g., a and g), supporting a clean, geometric feel. Numerals are sturdy and highly legible at large sizes, with simple, unembellished detailing that keeps the texture consistent across mixed-case settings.