Sans Normal Kudum 9 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Grift' by 38-lineart, 'Aukim' by AukimVisuel, and 'Giriton' by Hazztype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sports, advertising, sporty, dynamic, confident, modern, urgent, impact, speed, display, clarity, modernity, oblique, rounded, compact, geometric, clean.
A heavy, right-leaning sans with compact proportions and rounded, geometric curves. Strokes stay largely uniform, with smooth joins and gently softened terminals that keep the texture even across words. Counters are fairly open for the weight, and round letters (O, C, G) read as clean ellipses; diagonals and angled cuts add speed and forward motion. The overall rhythm is steady and dense, producing strong word shapes and high impact at display sizes.
Best suited to attention-grabbing applications such as headlines, posters, brand marks, sports and lifestyle graphics, and promotional copy where a strong, fast tone is desirable. It can also work for short UI labels or navigation elements when large enough, but its dense weight and oblique angle make it less ideal for long-form text.
The slanted stance and thick, even strokes create an energetic, assertive tone that feels contemporary and action-oriented. It reads as purposeful and headline-ready rather than delicate or literary, with a crisp, no-nonsense voice.
The design appears aimed at delivering a modern, energetic sans for display use, combining geometric roundness with an oblique stance to communicate speed and impact while maintaining clean, consistent letterforms.
Uppercase forms are straightforward and geometric, while lowercase shapes maintain clear differentiation (notably the single-storey a and the looped g), helping legibility despite the strong slant. Numerals share the same compact, rounded construction, matching the letterforms for cohesive titling and UI callouts.