Sans Normal Kedah 7 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height, monospaced font visually similar to 'Iki Mono' by CAST (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, wayfinding, industrial, utilitarian, retro, technical, punchy, impact, clarity, momentum, utility, consistency, condensed counters, square shoulders, ink-trap feel, blunt terminals, mechanical.
A heavy, slanted grotesque with sturdy, uniform strokes and a broad stance. Curves are slightly squared off, giving bowls and rounds a compact, engineered feel, while terminals tend to be blunt and clean. The italic construction reads as a true oblique: upright skeletons are consistently leaned, keeping spacing and rhythm even across the set. Counters are relatively tight at this weight, producing a dense, high-impact color in text and strong presence in headlines.
This font performs best in short-to-medium setting where its weight and slant can deliver emphasis—posters, signage, packaging, product labeling, and energetic brand headers. In dense paragraphs it will read dark and compact, but it can work for brief UI labels or technical callouts where a firm, consistent rhythm is desirable.
The tone is functional and workmanlike, with a retro-industrial edge. It feels at home in technical or utilitarian contexts where clarity and firmness matter more than delicacy. The slant adds motion and urgency, making the overall voice assertive and energetic rather than neutral.
The design appears intended to deliver a strong, practical sans voice with an oblique drive—optimized for punchy communication and stable alignment rather than expressive calligraphy. Its squared curves and blunt finishing suggest an aim toward industrial reliability and straightforward legibility.
Distinctive details include compact apertures and slightly squared joins that create a subtly mechanical texture. Numerals are robust and straightforward, matching the letterforms’ dense color and maintaining clear differentiation at display sizes.