Sans Normal Venul 9 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'JAF Facit' by Just Another Foundry, 'Niko' by Ludwig Type, 'Agent Sans' by Positype, 'Modal' by Schriftlabor, and 'Alber New' and 'Hedley New' by moretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui text, branding, editorial, posters, advertising, clean, modern, friendly, informal, dynamic, readability, contemporary tone, approachability, motion, rounded, monolinear, humanist, open, slanted.
A slanted sans with a monolinear feel and gently rounded terminals. Curves are smooth and open, with spacious counters and a steady rhythm that keeps letterforms clear at text sizes. The italic angle is moderate rather than extreme, and proportions feel balanced, with a straightforward cap set and compact, well-contained joins. Figures follow the same soft, rounded construction, matching the letters in stroke weight and overall color.
It works well for interface copy, marketing, and contemporary branding where a clean italic voice is needed. The open shapes and even stroke make it suitable for short to medium passages, while the forward-leaning stance also helps in headlines and callouts that benefit from added momentum.
The overall tone is modern and approachable, with an energetic forward lean that suggests motion without feeling aggressive. Rounded shapes and open forms give it a friendly, practical personality suited to everyday communication.
This design appears intended as a versatile italic sans for modern communications—prioritizing clarity and consistency while adding a subtle sense of speed and friendliness through rounded construction and a controlled slant.
The slant is consistent across caps, lowercase, and numerals, producing a cohesive texture in paragraphs. Diacritics and punctuation aren’t shown here, but the sample text demonstrates stable spacing and an even grayscale with no sharp contrast spikes.