Sans Normal Melom 9 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Greater Neue' by NicolassFonts, 'Byker' by The Northern Block, and 'LFT Etica' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, logos, packaging, sporty, energetic, punchy, confident, retro, impact, speed, bold branding, display clarity, slanted, compact, rounded, blocky, soft corners.
This typeface presents a heavy, forward-slanted sans with broad proportions and generously filled counters. Curves are smooth and rounded, while terminals tend to finish with subtly angled, wedge-like cuts that reinforce motion and direction. The stroke weight is consistently strong across the set, with only modest thinning where curves tighten, creating a sturdy, poster-ready rhythm. Uppercase forms are compact and muscular; lowercase follows with simplified, sturdy shapes and a single-storey feel where applicable, keeping texture dense and cohesive in lines of text.
Best suited for short, bold applications where impact matters: headlines, posters, sports or team-style branding, apparel graphics, and attention-grabbing packaging. It can also work for large UI banners or social graphics where strong emphasis is needed, but it is less appropriate for small sizes or long-form text due to its dense color.
The overall tone is fast, assertive, and high-impact, with a sporty, headline-driven attitude. Its slant and blunt angled finishes suggest speed and momentum, while the rounded construction keeps it approachable rather than aggressive. The result feels reminiscent of vintage athletic branding and bold display typography used for promotions and packaging.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch with a sense of speed and modern energy, combining rounded sans construction with a pronounced slant and angled terminals. It aims to be immediately legible at large sizes while projecting a confident, dynamic voice for display-focused typography.
In running text, the tight interior spaces and heavy color create a strong typographic “block,” so spacing and line length will significantly affect readability. Numerals match the letterforms in weight and presence, reading as rounded and substantial with a consistent right-leaning stance.