Sans Normal Karos 11 is a bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Lucifer Sans' by Daniel Brokstad (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sports graphics, sporty, dynamic, friendly, confident, contemporary, create impact, convey motion, feel approachable, modernize tone, rounded, oblique, compact curves, high impact, soft corners.
A heavy, oblique sans with broad proportions and smooth, rounded construction. Strokes are uniform and sturdy with minimal contrast, producing dense silhouettes and strong color on the page. Counters are generous and circular-leaning (notably in O, o, and 8), while terminals are clean and slightly softened rather than sharp. The slant is consistent across caps, lowercase, and numerals, giving an energetic forward rhythm; widths vary naturally by character, maintaining a lively texture without looking irregular.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and prominent UI or marketing moments where a strong, forward-leaning voice is desirable. It works well for branding and packaging that aims for a modern, energetic tone, and for sports or event graphics where impact and momentum are key.
The overall tone is punchy and upbeat, with a sporty, motion-driven feel. Rounded forms keep it approachable, while the weight and slant add urgency and confidence, making it read as modern and promotional rather than formal or editorial.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact with an energetic slant and rounded, sturdy forms. Its emphasis on bold presence, clear counters, and smooth geometry suggests a display-first approach optimized for attention-grabbing typography.
Capitals are compact and assertive, and the numerals are bold and highly legible at display sizes, with especially clear interior spaces in 0, 6, 8, and 9. The lowercase shows a friendly, rounded structure that stays readable despite the strong slant, supporting short bursts of text where emphasis matters.