Sans Normal Makag 9 is a very bold, very wide, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Dexa Pro' by Artegra, 'Otoiwo Grotesk' by Pepper Type, 'Phonk' by Slava Antipov, and 'NeoGram' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, sporty, energetic, modern, assertive, dynamic, impact, speed, headline focus, modern branding, athletic tone, oblique, geometric, rounded, blocky, compact.
A heavy, oblique sans with broad proportions and smooth, rounded construction. Strokes are monolinear and dense, with generous bowls and apertures that keep counters open despite the weight. Corners tend to be softly squared rather than sharp, and the forms lean consistently to create forward motion. The rhythm is punchy and compact, with sturdy horizontals and diagonals that read cleanly at large sizes.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, athletic or performance-oriented branding, and bold packaging callouts. It can also work for signage or UI moments where emphasis is needed, though the dense weight favors display sizes over long-form reading.
The overall tone feels fast, forceful, and contemporary, with a distinct athletic slant. Its bold, padded geometry gives it a confident, headline-ready presence that suggests motion and impact rather than delicacy or restraint.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a streamlined, geometric voice—combining a strong oblique stance with rounded, monolinear shapes for a modern, sporty display look.
Round letters like O and Q are especially robust and elliptical, and the lowercase shows a prominent x-height that keeps words dark and uniform. Numerals match the same chunky, oblique geometry, maintaining a cohesive texture in mixed text.