Sans Normal Keben 14 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'AC Texto' and 'AC Texto Pro' by Antoine Crama, 'Niko' by Ludwig Type, and 'Raldo RE' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sportswear, packaging, sporty, modern, energetic, confident, friendly, momentum, impact, legibility, modernity, approachability, oblique, geometric, clean, rounded, compact.
A heavy, oblique sans with smooth, rounded terminals and a clean, geometric construction. Curves are broad and even, counters stay open, and joins are sturdy, giving the letterforms a compact, punchy silhouette. The slant is consistent across cases and numerals, with a lively forward rhythm; straight strokes remain crisp while bowls and shoulders keep a soft, circular feel. Overall spacing reads tight-to-moderate in display settings, emphasizing dense, impactful word shapes.
Best suited for headlines, posters, and short bursts of text where a strong, forward-leaning presence is desirable. It works well for athletic or performance branding, product packaging, and promotional graphics, and can also serve as a punchy UI accent type for labels or key metrics when used sparingly.
The overall tone is fast, assertive, and contemporary, with a sporty momentum driven by the forward lean and dense weight. Rounded forms keep it approachable rather than aggressive, making it feel energetic and upbeat while still solid and dependable.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, high-impact italic voice with strong legibility and a friendly, rounded finish. Its construction prioritizes bold, energetic word shapes that read quickly and feel dynamic across both uppercase display settings and more fluid lowercase text.
Uppercase shapes are simple and signage-like, while lowercase forms show a more expressive, italicized handwriting influence in letters like a, f, g, and y. Numerals are similarly slanted and robust, designed to hold their presence in large sizes and quick-glance contexts.