Sans Normal Kunak 9 is a bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Graphie' by Dharma Type, 'FF Mark' and 'FF Mark Paneuropean' by FontFont, and 'Clear Sans' by Positype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sportswear, packaging, sporty, confident, energetic, modern, assertive, impact, motion, attention, modernity, slanted, geometric, compact apertures, rounded terminals, clean.
A heavy, slanted sans with smooth, rounded curves and mostly uniform stroke thickness. Forms lean forward with a steady, athletic rhythm, combining circular bowls with slightly squared-off joins in places. Counters are relatively tight and apertures are somewhat closed, which reinforces a compact, punchy texture in words. Capitals feel sturdy and blocky, while lowercase maintains simple, single-storey constructions (notably a and g) with clean, unembellished terminals.
Best suited for display applications such as headlines, posters, brand marks, and high-impact marketing lines where its dense, forward-leaning shapes can project energy. It also fits sports and fitness contexts, as well as packaging or signage that benefits from bold, condensed texture and clear silhouettes at larger sizes.
The overall tone is energetic and driven, with a fast, contemporary feel that suggests motion and impact. Its forward slant and dense color give it a confident, promotional voice suited to attention-grabbing headlines.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, motion-oriented sans that emphasizes impact and immediacy. By pairing rounded geometry with a pronounced slant and tight internal spaces, it aims to create a strong, cohesive presence that holds up in short phrases and prominent typographic moments.
Numerals are rounded and robust, matching the letterforms’ weight and curvature; the “8” is notably compact and symmetrical. Spacing appears moderately tight in running text, producing a strong, cohesive word shape that reads best at larger sizes where counters have room to breathe.