Sans Normal Kobaj 16 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Aspira' and 'Neutro' by Durotype, 'Plasto' by Eko Bimantara, 'Crossten Soft' by Emre Güven, 'Oktah' and 'Oktah Neue' by Groteskly Yours, 'Kometa' by Kiril Zlatkov Type Foundry, and 'Informative' by Latinotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, branding, posters, sportswear, packaging, modern, friendly, sporty, confident, energetic, impact, motion, approachability, modern branding, clarity, geometric, rounded, clean, compact, upright-leaning.
A slanted sans with a compact, energetic rhythm and smoothly rounded curves. Strokes are consistently heavy with minimal modulation, and terminals tend to be clean and slightly softened rather than sharply cut. Counters are fairly open for the weight, with circular forms (O, o, 0) reading as sturdy and even; joins and shoulders keep a simple, contemporary geometry. The lowercase shows single-storey a and g, contributing to a straightforward, contemporary texture in text.
Works best in display sizes such as headlines, posters, and brand marks where its weight and slant can deliver punch. It can also serve well for short UI labels, packaging callouts, and sports or lifestyle communications that benefit from a dynamic, contemporary tone.
The overall tone is modern and approachable, with a forward-leaning, active feel. Its rounded construction keeps it friendly, while the heavy presence reads confident and assertive—well suited to messaging that needs impact without feeling harsh.
The design appears intended as a modern, geometric-leaning sans with an italic stance for motion and emphasis, combining strong presence with friendly rounded forms for broad, contemporary branding appeal.
Figures are simple and robust; the 1 is a plain vertical form, while the 2 and 3 have broad curves that match the rest of the set. The italic angle is noticeable and consistent across caps, lowercase, and numerals, helping maintain a cohesive flow in lines of text.