Sans Normal Kulam 12 is a bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Grift' by 38-lineart, 'Salma Alfasans' by Alifinart Studio, 'Grilova' by Gilar Studio, 'Clear Sans' by Positype, 'Neue Reman Gt' by Propertype, and 'Randu Sans' by Yukita Creative (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sports, packaging, sporty, energetic, modern, confident, dynamic, emphasis, speed, impact, modernity, geometric, oblique, rounded, monoline, high-impact.
A heavy, oblique sans with a geometric build and rounded, open counters. Strokes read largely monoline, with broad curves and clean, unbracketed joins that keep the silhouette simple and sturdy. Proportions run on the wide side, with generous horizontal space in letters like O, D, and Q, and a compact, punchy rhythm in the lowercase. Terminals are mostly straight or softly rounded, and the slant is consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, giving text a continuous forward motion.
Best suited for short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, sports and event graphics, and bold brand moments where the slanted stance can add motion. It can also work for packaging and display UI labels where strong contrast against the background and quick recognition are priorities.
The overall tone is energetic and assertive, with a fast, athletic feel created by the strong weight and steady oblique angle. It comes across as contemporary and functional rather than decorative, projecting confidence and momentum.
The design appears intended as a modern, high-impact italicized sans for display use, combining geometric simplicity with a pronounced forward slant to convey speed and emphasis while keeping letterforms clean and readable.
Uppercase forms stay crisp and fairly uniform, while lowercase adds friendliness through rounder shapes and open apertures. Numerals are bold and highly legible at a glance, matching the letterforms’ broad proportions and maintaining a consistent rightward lean.