Sans Normal Kumaf 8 is a bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Nicky Sans' by Digitype Studio; 'Avenir Next', 'Avenir Next Cyrillic', 'Avenir Next Hebrew', 'Avenir Next Paneuropean', and 'Avenir Next World' by Linotype; and 'Glot' and 'Glot Round' by Wordshape (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sports, packaging, sporty, energetic, modern, confident, dynamic, impact, momentum, clarity, modernity, display, oblique, geometric, rounded, clean, punchy.
A heavy, oblique sans with broad proportions and smooth, rounded curves. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal contrast, and terminals are clean and mostly straight-cut, giving the design a crisp, graphic edge despite its rounded construction. Counters are fairly open for the weight, and the overall rhythm feels stable and even, with simple, geometric forms driving both uppercase and lowercase. Numerals match the same solid, forward-leaning stance and read clearly at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, short bursts of copy, and identity work where a strong, fast, contemporary voice is needed. It performs well for sports and active-lifestyle branding, posters, packaging callouts, and UI moments that need emphatic emphasis (such as buttons, hero numbers, or promotional banners).
The forward slant and dense weight create a sense of motion and assertiveness. Its geometry and clean finishing read contemporary and functional, with a sporty, attention-getting tone suited to bold messaging rather than subtle text setting.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, high-impact sans that combines geometric roundness with an energetic oblique stance. Its consistent stroke weight and wide footprint prioritize clarity and punch in display-driven applications.
Round letters like O/C/Q show smooth elliptical bowls, while diagonals in A/K/V/W/X keep a sharp, decisive presence. Lowercase forms remain straightforward and sturdy, emphasizing legibility and impact over delicate detail.