Sans Normal Kabes 10 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Articulo' by Gilar Studio, 'Urania' by Hoftype, 'Neusa Neu' by Inhouse Type, 'Glimp' and 'Glimp Rounded' by OneSevenPointFive, and 'Bonga Sans' by Roughlines ID (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sports, sporty, confident, energetic, contemporary, friendly, impact, motion, emphasis, modernity, clarity, oblique, rounded, compact, sturdy, smooth.
A heavy, oblique sans with broad, rounded curves and clean terminals. Strokes stay consistently thick with minimal modulation, creating a dense, solid color on the page. Counters are relatively tight (notably in a, e, s, and 8), while round letters like O and Q are generously full and smooth. The slant is even and stable across caps, lowercase, and figures, and the overall rhythm feels slightly compact with strong, simple silhouettes.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and punchy brand moments where impact and speed are desired. It works well for sports and lifestyle graphics, promotional materials, packaging callouts, and bold interface accents where the oblique stance adds motion and emphasis.
The tone is bold and forward-leaning, combining a sporty urgency with a friendly, modern approachability. Its large, dark shapes read as assertive and attention-grabbing, while the rounded construction keeps it from feeling harsh or technical.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch in an italicized voice—combining a sturdy, rounded sans structure with a consistent slant to suggest momentum and confidence. It prioritizes clear, simplified forms and strong presence over delicate detail.
The figures appear constructed with the same robust, rounded logic as the letters, producing strong impact in numeric settings. In text, the heavy weight and tight interior spaces favor short bursts of content over long reading, especially at smaller sizes.