Sans Normal Labum 9 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'HD Node', 'HD Node Sans', and 'HD Node X' by HyperDeluxe; 'Gunterz' by Locomotype; 'Ava Grand' by Matt Chansky; 'Maison Neue' by Milieu Grotesque; 'RF Dewi' by Russian Fonts; 'NeoGram' by The Northern Block; and 'Kommon Grotesk' by TypeK (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sportswear, packaging, sporty, punchy, modern, energetic, confident, impact, speed, emphasis, modernity, attention, oblique, slanted, heavy, rounded, compact.
A heavy, oblique sans with broad proportions, rounded bowls, and clean, continuous curves. Strokes are uniform and sturdy, with smooth joins and minimal modulation, giving the letterforms a solid, poster-like presence. Counters are relatively open for the weight, and spacing feels intentionally generous to keep dense shapes readable. The forms favor simple geometric construction—circular O/0, rounded C/G, and straightforward diagonals—while maintaining a consistent slant across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals.
Best suited to display applications where impact matters: headlines, posters, large-format signage, and bold branding systems. It can also work for short bursts of copy on packaging or promotions, where the strong weight and slant help create emphasis and motion.
The overall tone is loud, assertive, and action-oriented, with a contemporary, sporty flavor. Its mass and forward slant add urgency and momentum, making it feel promotional and high-energy rather than subtle or literary.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact with a clean, contemporary sans structure and a built-in sense of speed from the oblique stance. Its geometry and sturdy construction suggest a focus on clarity at large sizes and a confident, modern voice for marketing-forward uses.
In the sample text, the bold oblique rhythm stays coherent across long lines, and punctuation remains clear at display sizes. The numerals appear robust and attention-grabbing, with a straightforward, modern look that matches the letterforms.