Sans Normal Utbas 9 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Schnebel Sans ME' and 'Schnebel Sans Pro' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: branding, headlines, posters, signage, advertising, modern, dynamic, clean, sporty, confident, emphasis, modernization, clarity, momentum, oblique, geometric, rounded, monoline, open counters.
A slanted, monoline sans with rounded, geometric construction and smooth curves. Strokes keep an even color with low contrast and a clear, forward-leaning oblique angle. Uppercase forms are wide and open, with generous counters in letters like O, D, and P, while diagonals (A, V, W, X, Y) read crisp and stable. Lowercase is compact and straightforward with simple joins and a single-storey a and g; terminals are clean and unadorned, giving a tidy, contemporary rhythm. Numerals are similarly streamlined, with rounded bowls and uniform stroke treatment that matches the letters closely.
This font works well where a clean, forward-leaning voice is needed, such as branding, headlines, posters, and advertising. The open shapes and steady stroke weight also make it suitable for short-to-medium text blocks in editorial callouts, interfaces, or signage where clarity and pace are important.
The overall tone is modern and energetic, with the oblique stance adding motion and emphasis. It feels confident and practical rather than decorative, suited to communication that should look brisk and contemporary.
The design appears intended to deliver a neutral, contemporary sans in an oblique style that adds momentum without sacrificing readability. Its geometric roundness and consistent stroke behavior suggest a focus on versatile, modern display and editorial use.
The spacing appears intentionally even and airy, helping the italic forms remain legible in continuous text. Round letters maintain consistent curvature, and straight strokes stay firm, producing a balanced texture across mixed-case settings and numerals.