Sans Normal Kabuh 15 is a bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'BR Sonoma' by Brink, 'Code Next' by Fontfabric, and 'Garet' by Type Forward (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sports, packaging, sporty, urgent, modern, confident, punchy, impact, motion, modernity, emphasis, clarity, oblique, geometric, compact, rounded, clean.
A heavy, oblique sans with broad proportions and smooth, geometric curves. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal contrast, producing dense, blocky silhouettes and sturdy counters. Terminals are clean and largely straight-cut, while bowls and rounds stay near-circular, giving the design a polished, engineered feel. Letterforms show a stable, simplified construction (notably in the rounded capitals and open apertures), with spacing that reads even in large display settings.
Best suited to display applications where impact is paramount: headlines, posters, brand marks, sports and fitness graphics, and bold packaging callouts. It can also work for short UI labels or navigation at larger sizes where a forceful, modern tone is desired, but it is visually strongest when used for brief, prominent text.
The overall tone is energetic and assertive, with a forward-leaning posture that suggests motion and urgency. Its mass and wide stance create a confident, attention-grabbing voice suited to bold statements rather than subtlety. The geometric smoothness keeps it contemporary and approachable despite its intensity.
The design appears intended to deliver high-impact communication through a combination of heavy stroke weight, wide proportions, and an oblique stance that implies speed. Its simplified, geometric construction prioritizes immediate recognition and a contemporary look, making it a practical choice for energetic branding and statement typography.
The numerals match the lettering’s weight and slant, maintaining strong presence and clear outlines. The round letters (like O, Q, 0, 8) are especially prominent, reinforcing the font’s geometric backbone and giving headlines a cohesive, high-impact rhythm.