Sans Normal Moden 9 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Arkit' by CAST, 'Arpona Sans' by Floodfonts, 'Allotrope' by Kostic, 'Frutiger' by Linotype, 'Plau Redonda' by Plau, and 'Identa' by Sudtipos (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, bold, friendly, confident, playful, retro, impact, approachability, simplicity, display, blocky, rounded, compact, punchy, sturdy.
A heavy, rounded sans with broad proportions and a compact internal rhythm. Strokes are thick and uniform, with soft curves on round letters and blunt, squared terminals on straighter forms. Counters are relatively small (notably in O, e, a, 8), giving a dense, poster-like color on the page. The lowercase uses single-storey a and g, and the overall construction favors simple, geometric silhouettes with slightly squared rounding rather than fully circular bowls.
Best suited for large-scale typography such as headlines, posters, signage, and bold brand marks where maximum impact and quick recognition are needed. It also fits packaging and social graphics where a friendly but forceful voice is desirable, especially in short bursts of text.
The overall tone is assertive and upbeat, pairing solidity with approachable, softened curves. Its dense weight and simplified shapes read as energetic and contemporary with a subtle retro, display-oriented feel.
The design appears intended to deliver high-impact readability with a warm, geometric simplicity. By combining heavy strokes, broad proportions, and softened corners, it aims for a modern display sans that feels approachable while still commanding attention.
At text sizes the tight counters and heavy joins push the design toward headline use, while the wide set and large footprints of capitals and numerals create strong visual impact in short phrases. Numerals are especially chunky and attention-grabbing, with rounded forms that stay consistent with the letter shapes.