Sans Normal Mabod 9 is a very bold, very wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'HD Colton' by HyperDeluxe, 'Cairoli Now' by Italiantype, 'Prachason Neue' by Jipatype, 'Fact' by ParaType, and 'Otoiwo Grotesk' by Pepper Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, logo design, sporty, punchy, confident, energetic, playful, impact, motion, brand voice, display strength, rounded, oblique, blocky, compact counters, soft corners.
A heavy, oblique sans with broad proportions and rounded, somewhat squarish bowls. Strokes are uniformly thick with softened corners and compact internal counters, giving the letters a dense, ink-trap-free silhouette. The slant is consistent across caps, lowercase, and numerals, and the forms favor simple geometry: circular/elliptical ovals, blunt terminals, and sturdy diagonals. Letterfit appears tight and rhythmically even, emphasizing strong word shapes at display sizes.
Best suited to large-scale applications where mass and slant can carry the message—headlines, posters, sports and event branding, and bold packaging callouts. It can also work for short logo wordmarks and social graphics where strong, condensed word shapes are desirable, but the tight counters suggest avoiding long passages at small sizes.
The overall tone is loud, athletic, and forward-moving, with an assertive presence that reads as modern and high-impact. Rounded geometry keeps it friendly rather than aggressive, adding a slightly playful, arcade-like energy to the boldness and slant.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact with a streamlined, geometric construction—combining a strong, wide stance with an energetic slant for motion and emphasis. It prioritizes bold legibility and brand presence over delicate detail, aiming for modern display typography that feels sporty and approachable.
Round letters like O, Q, and 8 are notably weighty with small apertures, while diagonals (A, V, W, X, Y) are chunky and stable, reinforcing a compact, poster-ready texture. Numerals follow the same inflated, oblique construction, staying highly consistent with the alphabet.