Sans Normal Keras 9 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Fuller Sans DT' by DTP Types, 'Franklin Gothic' and 'ITC Franklin Gothic LT' by ITC, 'Plymouth Serial' by SoftMaker, 'TS Franklin Gothic' and 'TS Plymouth' by TypeShop Collection, and 'Franklin Gothic' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sportswear, sporty, assertive, energetic, modern, dynamic, impact, motion, clarity, display, oblique, rounded, compact, high-impact, clean.
A heavy, oblique sans with compact proportions and smoothly rounded curves. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, creating a uniform, high-ink silhouette. Terminals are clean and mostly blunt, while bowls and counters stay fairly open for the weight. The slant is pronounced and consistent across capitals, lowercase, and figures, giving the set a forward-leaning rhythm and tight, efficient spacing.
Best suited to headlines, short blocks of copy, and emphatic callouts where a dense, dynamic texture is desirable. It works well for branding, packaging, and promotional materials—especially in athletic, tech, or modern lifestyle contexts—where the oblique stance can add motion and urgency.
The overall tone is energetic and assertive, with a contemporary, action-oriented feel. Its strong massing and steady slant suggest speed and confidence, reading as sporty and promotional rather than quiet or literary.
Likely designed to provide a strong, contemporary sans voice with built-in dynamism via an oblique structure. The goal appears to be high impact and quick readability in display settings, with consistent stroke weight and rounded geometry supporting a clean, modern presence.
Capitals are sturdy and wide enough to remain legible at display sizes, while lowercase forms keep a simple, contemporary construction with single-story shapes where expected. Numerals are similarly compact and slanted, matching the text color and helping headlines feel cohesive. The texture in running text is dense and even, with the oblique angle doing much of the expressive work.