Sans Normal Kiduf 1 is a bold, wide, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Akzidenz-Grotesk Next' by Berthold, 'Afical' by Formatype Foundry, 'Pragmatica' by ParaType, 'Nuber Next' by The Northern Block, 'Nova Pro' by XdCreative, and 'Oddlini' by sugargliderz (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, dynamic, sporty, confident, modern, energetic, emphasis, motion, impact, modern branding, clarity, oblique, rounded, geometric, compact counters, blunt terminals.
A heavy, forward-leaning sans with rounded construction and smooth, low-contrast strokes. The letters feel broadly proportioned with generous width and a tall lowercase presence, while counters stay relatively tight, boosting density at display sizes. Terminals are clean and mostly blunt, and curves are regular and elliptical, giving the design a cohesive, engineered rhythm. The overall color on the page is dark and even, with sturdy joins and consistent stroke behavior across capitals, lowercase, and numerals.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and short text where impact and speed are desirable. The dense, sturdy shapes and strong slant work well for sports and lifestyle branding, packaging callouts, and attention-grabbing signage, especially at medium to large sizes.
The slanted stance and weight create a sense of motion and urgency, reading as contemporary and performance-minded. Its bold, rounded shapes project confidence and clarity, with a tone that feels athletic and promotional rather than delicate or literary.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, energetic sans that balances geometric roundness with a pronounced forward motion. It prioritizes high visibility and a unified, robust texture for branding and display typography.
Uppercase forms present as strong and straightforward, while the lowercase maintains an assertive, upright structure despite the oblique angle, reinforcing readability. Numerals match the letterforms in heft and curvature, supporting cohesive typographic color in mixed alphanumeric settings.