Sans Normal Kumas 9 is a bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Artegra Sans' by Artegra, 'Aspira' by Durotype, 'Creata' by Ivan Petrov, 'Modica' by Monotype, 'Jindo' by Nine Font, and 'Neue Reman Sans' by Propertype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, display ui, sporty, dynamic, confident, modern, energetic, impact, motion, branding, emphasis, modernity, oblique, rounded, geometric, compact, punchy.
A heavy, oblique sans with broad proportions and smooth, rounded curves. Strokes are thick and largely uniform, with softly eased terminals and a steady, high-impact rhythm across the alphabet. Counters stay fairly open for the weight, while joins and shoulders are simplified and clean, giving the forms a crisp, contemporary silhouette. Figures are sturdy and straightforward, matching the letterforms’ dense color and forward-leaning stance.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and short-to-medium bursts of text where strong emphasis and motion are desirable. It can work well for sports or fitness branding, bold editorial callouts, packaging titles, and UI moments that need immediate hierarchy, especially at larger sizes where the heavy strokes and slant can breathe.
The overall tone is energetic and assertive, with a forward motion that reads as sporty and contemporary. Its bold, slanted posture communicates urgency and confidence, making text feel active rather than formal or reserved.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, high-impact sans that combines geometric clarity with an energetic oblique stance. It prioritizes strong presence, fast readability at display sizes, and a cohesive, brandable texture across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals.
The italic slant is consistent and contributes strongly to the font’s voice, especially in all-caps settings. Round letters (like O/C/G) emphasize a geometric basis, while diagonals and angled terminals add snap and momentum. The weight creates a dark, attention-grabbing texture in paragraphs, favoring impact over subtlety.