Sans Normal Gomaw 9 is a light, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'News Gothic No. 2' by Linotype; 'Hamburg Serial' and 'Plymouth Serial' by SoftMaker; and 'TS Franklin Gothic', 'TS Hamburg', and 'TS Plymouth' by TypeShop Collection (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui text, body copy, editorial, branding, captions, modern, clean, technical, neutral, airy, text emphasis, clarity, neutral tone, contemporary system, humanist, oblique, open apertures, rounded terminals, single-storey a.
This italic sans shows smooth, rounded curves with a consistent, monoline stroke and gently tapered joins. Proportions are balanced and upright forms are translated into an even oblique slant, keeping counters open and shapes legible. The lowercase leans on straightforward construction with a single-storey “a,” a simple “g,” and uncluttered bowls, while the uppercase stays clean and geometric with soft rounding in curves and corners. Numerals are straightforward and readable, with clear differentiation between forms and a steady rhythm across the set.
It works well for interface copy, product communication, and editorial text where an italic style is needed for emphasis while preserving a clean sans appearance. The even stroke and open counters also make it suitable for captions, subheads, and informational graphics at small to medium sizes.
The overall tone is contemporary and restrained, with a calm, utilitarian feel. Its oblique posture adds motion and emphasis without becoming expressive or decorative, giving it a polished, matter-of-fact voice suited to modern interfaces and branding.
The design appears intended as a practical italic companion for a modern sans system—focused on clarity, efficient shapes, and consistent rhythm, with just enough slant to provide emphasis in running text.
Letterforms maintain generous internal space and relatively open apertures (notably in C, S, e, and c), helping the italic slant remain readable in continuous text. Diacritics and punctuation are not shown; the visible set emphasizes clarity and consistency over flourish.