Sans Normal Keban 9 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Myriad' by Adobe; 'Frutiger' by Linotype; 'Interval Next', 'Kyrial Sans Pro', and 'Metronic Pro' by Mostardesign; and 'Alber New' by moretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, logo design, dynamic, sporty, confident, modern, punchy, impact, motion, branding, emphasis, legibility, oblique, rounded, compact, geometric, tightly set.
A heavy, oblique sans with compact proportions and smooth, rounded joins. The strokes are largely monolinear with subtly tapered terminals, producing clean silhouettes without sharp calligraphic modulation. Curves are generous and somewhat squared-off at key transitions, giving bowls and counters a sturdy, engineered feel. The italic slant is consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, and the overall rhythm is dense and forward-leaning, with relatively tight internal spacing in letters like a, e, and s and solid, stable shapes in the numerals.
Best suited to short-to-medium display settings where the oblique stance can add motion and emphasis—headlines, posters, promotional graphics, and brand marks. It also fits energetic sectors such as sports, fitness, automotive, and tech marketing, and can work for punchy UI labels or callouts when used sparingly.
The overall tone is energetic and assertive, with a strong forward motion from the slant and the weighty, compact forms. It reads as contemporary and performance-oriented—more about impact and momentum than quiet neutrality.
The design appears intended to deliver high-impact, forward-leaning typography with a clean sans construction, balancing geometric simplicity with softened curves for approachability. It prioritizes visibility and momentum for contemporary branding and display communication.
Uppercase forms are broad and authoritative, while the lowercase keeps a simple, single-storey feel in key letters (notably a and g), reinforcing a straightforward, modern voice. The figures are robust and highly legible at display sizes, matching the alphabet’s strong, condensed rhythm.