Sans Normal Kalaj 9 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Corsica' by AVP, 'Mustica Pro' by Alifinart Studio, '35-FTR' by ILOTT-TYPE, and 'URW Grotesk' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, branding, posters, packaging, sportswear, energetic, sporty, confident, contemporary, friendly, impact, momentum, modernity, approachability, clarity, oblique, rounded, geometric, compact, smooth.
A heavy, right-leaning sans with rounded, geometric construction and smooth curves throughout. Strokes stay largely uniform, with broad oval counters (notably in O, Q, 8, 9) and clean, open apertures that keep forms legible at display sizes. The uppercase feels compact and steady, while the lowercase is more lively, with single-storey a and g, a looped descender on y, and simple, sturdy terminals. Numerals are wide and bold with generous inner spaces and a clear, uncomplicated rhythm.
Best suited to headlines, branding, posters, and packaging where a bold, dynamic voice is needed. It can also work well for sports, streetwear, and event graphics, as well as short UI callouts or labels that benefit from an energetic oblique sans.
The slanted stance and compact weight give the face a forward-moving, energetic tone that reads as sporty and modern. Rounded shapes soften the heaviness, adding an approachable, friendly character while still feeling assertive and promotional.
The design appears intended to deliver high-impact communication with a sense of motion, combining a robust silhouette with rounded, geometric clarity. Its letterforms prioritize immediate recognizability and a punchy typographic texture for display-led applications.
Diagonal strokes (V, W, X) and angled joins read crisp and stable, supporting a strong headline texture. The sample text shows a dense, high-impact color, suggesting the design is optimized for attention-grabbing settings rather than long-form reading.