Sans Normal Kanew 1 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Moula' by 38-lineart, 'EquipExtended' by Hoftype, 'Manifestor' by Stawix, and 'Neosande' and 'Nova Pro' by XdCreative (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, logos, sporty, confident, energetic, modern, friendly, impact, momentum, approachability, branding, oblique, rounded, chunky, compact, soft corners.
A heavy, oblique sans with rounded, compact counters and a slightly squarish, geometric construction. Strokes are uniformly thick and clean, with smooth joins and minimal modulation, giving the letterforms a solid, engineered feel. The curves in C, G, O, and S are broadly drawn and neatly contained, while diagonals (A, V, W, X, Y) read sturdy and well-braced rather than sharp. Lowercase shapes lean toward single-storey, simplified forms with sturdy terminals; punctuation and numerals follow the same dense, high-impact rhythm.
Best suited to high-impact display settings such as headlines, posters, sports and lifestyle branding, packaging, and bold UI moments like hero banners or section headers. It can also work for short pull quotes or labels where a punchy, forward-leaning voice is desired, but it will be most effective when given room to breathe at larger sizes.
The overall tone is assertive and upbeat, like contemporary athletic or street-ready branding. Its slanted posture adds forward motion, while the rounded geometry keeps it approachable rather than aggressive. The result feels modern, confident, and built for attention.
This design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact with a fast, forward-leaning stance and soft-edged geometry. It prioritizes strong presence, clear silhouettes, and a contemporary, energetic personality suited to branding and display communication.
In the text sample, the dense stroke weight and enclosed counters create strong word shapes and a consistent color, especially at display sizes. The oblique angle and rounded interior spaces give it a distinctive, energetic texture that reads more like a branding face than a neutral text workhorse.