Sans Normal Karaj 11 is a bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF Mark' and 'FF Mark Paneuropean' by FontFont, 'Neue Campton' by René Bieder, and 'Manifestor' by Stawix (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, advertising, sportswear, sporty, energetic, modern, confident, assertive, impact, motion, modernity, display, slanted, geometric, clean, compact, smooth.
A heavy, forward-slanted sans with broad proportions and smooth, rounded construction. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal contrast, and terminals are cleanly cut, giving the forms a crisp, graphic finish. Counters are relatively open for the weight, with rounded bowls (notably in O, Q, 0, 8) balancing flatter, more angular joins in letters like M, N, V, and W. The lowercase shows single-storey a and g, a tall, simple t, and a compact, sturdy rhythm that reads clearly at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, posters, packaging, and branding where a strong slanted voice is beneficial. It can work for short bursts of UI or campaign copy at larger sizes, especially where impact and motion cues are desired over long-form reading comfort.
The overall tone is fast, punchy, and contemporary, with an italic lean that suggests motion and urgency. Its dense weight and wide stance feel confident and promotional, leaning toward sporty or tech-forward branding rather than quiet editorial refinement.
This design appears intended to deliver a bold, motion-oriented sans voice with clean geometry and high visual density. The aim is likely to provide a modern, attention-grabbing style for display typography that remains orderly and legible despite the heavy weight and italic slant.
The numerals are bold and highly graphic, with a distinctive curved 2 and an open, rounded 3; 6 and 9 show strong internal counters that keep the set from clogging. Diacritics and punctuation are not shown; the sample text emphasizes the font’s strong headline presence and tight, energetic texture.