Sans Normal Alkey 9 is a regular weight, very wide, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Arlen' by Groteskly Yours (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui, branding, headlines, signage, posters, modern, clean, techy, friendly, legibility, modernity, clarity, simplicity, geometric, rounded, open counters, generous spacing, low stress.
A geometric sans with broad proportions and smooth, rounded curve work. Strokes are mostly uniform, with crisp terminals and gently squared joins that keep forms clean and stable. Counters are open and circular, and the lowercase shows a high x-height that makes words read large and clear; the single-storey a and g reinforce the geometric construction. Numerals follow the same wide, rounded logic with even rhythm and clear silhouettes.
This font suits interface typography and product design where clarity at small-to-medium sizes matters, and it scales well into wide, bold headlines for branding, posters, and signage. Its open counters and large lowercase presence help maintain readability in dense text blocks and on screens.
The overall tone is contemporary and straightforward, balancing a technical, engineered feel with approachable roundness. Its wide stance and open shapes give it an airy, confident presence that reads as modern and accessible rather than formal.
The design appears aimed at a contemporary, geometric voice that prioritizes clarity and a stable reading rhythm, while using wide proportions and rounded construction to project a confident, user-friendly character.
Capitals have a strong horizontal footprint, while curved letters (C, G, O, Q) maintain smooth, near-circular bowls for consistency. The Q has a short, clean tail, and the lowercase includes simple, uncluttered forms that keep texture even in paragraph settings.