Sans Normal Alneg 9 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'LCT Picon' by LCT, 'Neue Reman Gt' and 'Neue Reman Sans' by Propertype, 'Ansage' by Sudtipos, 'NeoGram' by The Northern Block, and 'TT Norms Pro' by TypeType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, signage, packaging, modern, clean, confident, friendly, utilitarian, impact, clarity, modernity, legibility, simplicity, geometric, rounded, open, sturdy, even.
A sturdy sans with broad proportions and generously rounded bowls. Strokes are uniform and low-contrast, producing a solid, even color in text. Counters are open and circular-to-oval, while terminals are predominantly straight and crisp, giving a clean, engineered finish. Uppercase forms read compact and stable, and the lowercase maintains clear, straightforward construction with minimal modulation.
This font works well where strong presence and immediate legibility are needed, such as headlines, posters, brand marks, and wayfinding-style signage. Its even stroke weight and open forms also suit short blocks of text in marketing, packaging, and interface callouts where a bold, modern voice is desired.
The overall tone is modern and confident, with a friendly clarity that feels practical rather than expressive. Its wide stance and smooth curves suggest approachability, while the heavy, even strokes convey authority and reliability.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary, no-nonsense sans with broad, rounded geometry that stays highly legible at larger sizes. It balances friendliness and authority by pairing smooth curves with clean, straight terminals and consistent stroke logic.
The numerals appear large and assertive with simple, legible shapes, suited to display contexts. The font’s rhythm in the sample text is steady and consistent, emphasizing readability through open apertures and clear internal spaces.