Sans Normal Kynom 14 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Rawson' by Latinotype, 'Aalto Sans' by Los Andes, and 'Ipsum Sans' and 'Ipsum Semi' by Rawblind Basetype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sportswear, sporty, playful, confident, friendly, dynamic, impact, emphasis, approachability, motion, modern display, rounded, chunky, soft corners, bouncy, compact apertures.
A heavy, right-leaning sans with rounded geometry and smooth, low-detail contours. Strokes are thick and even, with softened joins and terminals that keep the silhouettes friendly rather than sharp. Counters are generally compact and apertures tend to be more closed, giving letters a dense, punchy texture; curves dominate, but angled cuts on some forms add snap and forward motion. The overall rhythm is energetic and slightly bouncy, with a consistent slant and broad, prominent shapes that hold up well at display sizes.
Best suited for headlines, short blurbs, and large-scale typography where weight and slant can carry emphasis. It works well for branding and packaging that want a friendly, high-energy voice, and it can fit sports, entertainment, and promotional graphics where strong presence matters more than fine detail.
The tone is bold and upbeat, with a sporty, poster-like presence that feels informal and approachable. Its slant and chunky forms suggest speed and emphasis, making it well suited to attention-grabbing, high-impact messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a warm, rounded voice—combining a pronounced slant, dense counters, and simplified stroke behavior to create fast, bold display typography that remains approachable.
Numerals and capitals read as especially sturdy, with round forms (like O/0/8/9) appearing full and inflated. The lowercase shows a casual, contemporary flavor, and the overall texture favors strong word-shapes over airy readability in small text.