Sans Normal Kanub 9 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Berthold Corporate S' by Berthold and 'Corporate S' and 'Corporate S WGL' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, branding, posters, sports, packaging, sporty, assertive, modern, dynamic, friendly, impact, motion, clarity, promotion, modernity, oblique, geometric, rounded, compact, punchy.
A heavy, oblique sans with broad, rounded curves and clean, uniform strokes. Letterforms lean consistently forward with sturdy, slightly compact proportions and minimal stroke modulation, giving the shapes a solid, graphic presence. Counters are open and simple, terminals are clean-cut, and the overall rhythm reads smooth and continuous across both uppercase and lowercase.
Best suited to headlines and short-to-medium display copy where strong impact and clear readability are needed. It works well for branding systems that want a fast, athletic feel, as well as posters, packaging callouts, and promotional graphics that benefit from an italicized, high-energy voice.
The tone is energetic and forward-moving, balancing toughness with approachability through rounded geometry. Its bold slant adds urgency and motion, making it feel sporty and promotional while staying clean and contemporary.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, modern sans voice with built-in motion from its oblique stance, prioritizing clarity and punch over detail. Its rounded geometry and sturdy proportions suggest a focus on versatile, contemporary display use across print and digital.
The uppercase set reads stable and blocky, while the lowercase keeps a simple, modern construction with single-storey forms visible in letters like “a” and “g.” Numerals are robust and highly legible, matching the same rounded, no-nonsense construction for consistent texture in mixed settings.