Sans Normal Alnah 9 is a bold, very wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Artegra Sans' by Artegra, 'Sztos' by Machalski, and 'Halogen' and 'Halogen Flare' by Positype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, confident, contemporary, friendly, advertising, clean, impact, clarity, approachability, modernity, rounded, geometric, open counters, high legibility, soft terminals.
This typeface is a heavy, generously proportioned sans with rounded geometry and smooth, continuous curves. Strokes remain visually even, with broad circular bowls and open apertures that keep counters clear at large sizes. Terminals are mostly blunt and clean, while joins and curves stay soft, giving letters a sturdy but polished silhouette. Uppercase forms read wide and stable; lowercase maintains a straightforward, modern construction with a double-storey “g” and a single-storey “a,” supporting clarity in mixed-case settings.
It suits display-driven work such as headlines, posters, branding systems, packaging, and signage where a strong, friendly voice is needed. The open counters and straightforward letterforms also make it serviceable for short bursts of text in UI or editorial callouts when set with comfortable spacing.
The overall tone feels confident and contemporary, with a friendly softness coming from its rounded shapes and ample internal space. It projects an approachable, promotional energy—assertive enough for attention-grabbing headlines while remaining clean and easy to read.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, high-impact sans that remains approachable through rounded construction and clear internal space. It prioritizes strong presence and legibility in large sizes, with consistent shapes across letters and numbers for cohesive branding.
Round letters like O/C/G emphasize broad, near-circular bowls, and the numerals carry the same smooth, substantial build, producing a cohesive rhythm across alphanumerics. Spacing appears designed to keep dense text from clogging despite the heavy stroke, and the sample setting shows stable word shapes and clear differentiation between similar characters.