Sans Normal Kykuv 11 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Izmir' by Ahmet Altun, 'Neutro' by Durotype, 'Inerta' by Mint Type, 'NeoGram' by The Northern Block, 'Larsseit' by Type Dynamic, and 'Mula' by Typesketchbook (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, social ads, energetic, punchy, friendly, sporty, contemporary, impact, motion, approachability, legibility, oblique, rounded, soft corners, compact, display.
A heavy, oblique sans with rounded, softened corners and sturdy, low-contrast strokes. Forms lean forward with a consistent rightward slant, combining broad curves with crisp terminals that often read as subtly angled cuts. Counters are relatively small for the weight, and curves are generously filled, producing a dense, high-impact texture. Uppercase shapes feel compact and robust, while lowercase maintains simple, single-storey constructions where applicable, keeping the rhythm straightforward and highly legible at larger sizes.
Best suited to headlines and short bursts of copy where impact and motion matter—posters, social creatives, packaging callouts, and sporty or youthful branding. It can also work for subheads and emphatic UI labels when set with generous spacing, but the dense weight and tight counters favor display sizes over long-form reading.
The overall tone is assertive and upbeat, with a forward-leaning momentum that suggests speed and action. Rounded geometry keeps it approachable rather than aggressive, making it feel contemporary and friendly despite the mass of the strokes.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, energetic voice with an italicized sense of movement, while maintaining simple, rounded sans forms for accessibility and clear recognition. It prioritizes strong silhouette and consistent heft for attention-grabbing typography in branding and promotional contexts.
The numerals share the same chunky, oblique construction, with clear silhouettes designed to hold up in bold settings. The ampersand and punctuation inherit the same rounded, weighty treatment, helping lines of text keep an even, poster-like color.