Sans Normal Kumaf 1 is a bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Nexa' by Fontfabric, 'Nietos' by Melvastype, 'Mundial' by TipoType, and 'Gogh' by Type Forward (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sportswear, packaging, sporty, confident, contemporary, energetic, direct, impact, motion, modernity, legibility, promotion, oblique, geometric, rounded, punchy, clean.
A heavy, forward-leaning sans with smooth, rounded curves and minimal stroke modulation. Letterforms show broad proportions with open counters and a clean, geometric construction, giving the shapes a sturdy, high-impact presence. Terminals are mostly blunt and crisp, while round letters (like O/C) stay very circular, and diagonals (A/V/W/X) read sharp and stable. The overall rhythm is even and compact, with straightforward spacing that supports strong headline settting.
This font is best suited to short, high-impact text such as headlines, posters, campaign graphics, and bold brand statements. It also works well for packaging callouts, sports and fitness communications, and signage where a clear, forceful voice is needed. In longer passages, it will be most comfortable at larger sizes where its strong slant and dense color can breathe.
The tone is assertive and energetic, combining a modern, no-nonsense clarity with a sporty sense of motion from the slant. Its weight and width project confidence and immediacy, making it feel promotional, active, and attention-seeking without becoming decorative.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, emphatic sans voice that reads quickly and feels in motion. By pairing geometric roundness with a strong oblique stance and substantial weight, it aims to balance approachability with urgency for contemporary display typography.
The lowercase stays simple and highly legible, with single-storey forms where expected and generous apertures that help at distance. Numerals are equally robust and straightforward, matching the same geometric, slightly rounded vocabulary for consistent texture in mixed text.