Sans Normal Labap 9 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'BR Firma', 'BR Segma', and 'BR Shape' by Brink and 'Grold' and 'Grold Rounded' by Typesketchbook (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, branding, posters, packaging, signage, friendly, punchy, sporty, modern, confident, impact, approachability, energy, clarity, brand voice, rounded, soft-cornered, slanted, compact, sturdy.
A heavy, rounded sans with a consistent forward slant and broadly monolinear strokes. Forms lean on circular and elliptical construction, with soft corners and large counters that keep the texture open despite the weight. Terminals are clean and blunt, and curves stay smooth and continuous, giving letters a cohesive, sculpted feel. The lowercase shows single-storey, geometric shapes and a compact rhythm, while numerals are bold and simple with clear, oversized interior spaces.
This font performs best at display sizes where its bold, rounded forms and slanted stance can carry personality—headlines, brand marks, posters, packaging, and high-impact signage. It can also work for short UI labels or calls to action when a friendly but forceful emphasis is needed.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, combining a sporty forward motion with a friendly, rounded softness. Its strong black shapes feel confident and energetic rather than severe, making it well-suited to contemporary, attention-getting typography.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, energetic sans voice with strong legibility and a warm, rounded character. The consistent slant and geometric construction suggest a focus on dynamic branding and attention-grabbing display typography.
The slant is steady across caps, lowercase, and figures, creating a uniform rightward momentum in running text. Round letters like O/C/Q read particularly smooth and full, and the punctuation and dots appear solid and prominent, supporting display use.