Sans Normal Vebuz 9 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Niko' by Ludwig Type; 'Mellow Sans' by ParaType; and 'Akagi', 'Akagi Pro', 'Anago', and 'Organic Pro' by Positype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: branding, packaging, editorial, posters, app ui, friendly, casual, modern, approachable, lively, warmth, readability, informality, motion, rounded, humanist, soft terminals, open counters, slanted.
This typeface is a slanted, rounded sans with smooth, low-contrast strokes and gently softened terminals. Forms lean consistently to the right with an even rhythm, and many joins are slightly tapered, lending a natural, drawn feel without becoming brush-like. Counters are open and generous, curves are broadly elliptical, and key shapes (like C/G/S and the bowls in B/P/R) stay clean and uncluttered. The lowercase shows a single-storey a and g, compact shoulders, and a straightforward, legible construction that keeps the overall texture light and flowing in text.
It suits branding and packaging that need a contemporary, approachable voice, as well as headlines and short editorial passages where a relaxed italic presence helps add motion. The clear, open shapes also make it workable for interface accents, pull quotes, and signage where friendliness matters more than strict formality.
The overall tone is informal and personable, with a relaxed momentum from the italic slant and rounded finishing. It reads as modern and friendly rather than technical or rigid, making it feel conversational and easygoing.
The design appears intended to deliver an easy-to-read italic sans with a warm, rounded character—combining clean construction with a subtle hand-made softness to keep the texture lively in both display and text settings.
Capitals maintain simple, geometric-leaning silhouettes while the lowercase introduces more humanist modulation and liveliness. Numerals follow the same soft, rounded logic, with smooth curves and clear differentiation for quick scanning in running text.