Sans Normal Vodah 9 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Mazot' by Hurufatfont, 'Glimp' and 'Glimp Rounded' by OneSevenPointFive, 'Neue Rational Narrow' by René Bieder, and 'Core Sans E' and 'Core Sans ES' by S-Core (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, advertising, sporty, energetic, friendly, contemporary, casual, impact, motion, approachability, modernity, rounded, oblique, compact, soft corners, lively.
A slanted, heavy sans with rounded stroke terminals and smoothly inflated curves. Counters are fairly open and circular where applicable, while joins stay clean and simplified, giving letters a sturdy, unified texture. The slant is consistent across capitals and lowercase, and the overall rhythm reads slightly compact with broad, stable verticals and softly squared curves. Numerals follow the same rounded, robust construction, matching the letterforms for cohesive set texture.
Best suited for display roles such as headlines, posters, brand marks, and attention-grabbing packaging or promotional graphics. It can also work for short UI labels or callouts where a bold, energetic voice is needed and the italic slant helps convey motion.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a sporty, forward-leaning attitude. Rounded ends soften the weight, keeping it friendly rather than severe, while the strong presence makes it feel confident and active.
The design appears intended to deliver high-impact, modern communication with a sense of movement. By combining a consistent oblique slant with rounded terminals and simplified geometry, it aims to be both assertive and welcoming in contemporary graphic contexts.
Uppercase forms emphasize simple, geometric silhouettes, while the lowercase introduces more personality through round bowls and brisk, angled strokes. The italic angle and thick strokes create strong word shapes that stand out quickly in short phrases.