Sans Normal Kokuh 1 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sports, packaging, sporty, energetic, retro, punchy, casual, impact, motion, space-saving, headline, slanted, compact, rounded, heavy, bouncy.
A compact, heavy sans with a pronounced rightward slant and rounded, tightly closed counters. Strokes read as uniformly weighted, with soft terminals and subtly tapered joins that keep the forms from feeling rigid. The uppercase is tall and condensed, while the lowercase stays compact with modest extenders, producing a dense rhythm. Curves in letters like O, C, and S are smooth and full, and diagonals (K, V, W, X, Y) feel slightly sprung, giving the set a lively, forward-leaning texture.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and prominent UI or editorial callouts where a compact, energetic slant helps communicate momentum. It can work well for branding, packaging, and sports or entertainment graphics that need a bold, friendly impact. For longer text, it’s likely most comfortable in short bursts (subheads, pull quotes) where its dense rhythm remains clear.
The overall tone is fast and expressive, with a confident, high-impact presence. Its slanted, compact shapes evoke motion and urgency, leaning toward sporty and retro headline energy rather than quiet neutrality. The rounded forms soften the weight, keeping it approachable and casual despite the strong color on the page.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in limited horizontal space while emphasizing speed and attitude through its forward slant. Rounded construction and uniform stroke weight aim for legibility at display sizes while maintaining a lively, contemporary-retro voice.
Numerals are robust and attention-grabbing, matching the letterforms with rounded geometry and strong silhouettes. Spacing appears tuned for display: the tight proportions and heavy stroke weight create an assertive typographic color that benefits from generous leading at larger sizes.