Sans Normal Kogid 11 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, promotional ads, sporty, retro, punchy, urgent, dynamic, impact, space saving, motion, emphasis, display, condensed, slanted, soft corners, tight spacing, compact.
A compact, right-leaning sans with thick, uniform strokes and rounded joins that keep counters open despite the weight. Proportions are strongly condensed, with tall, upright stems and tightly drawn bowls that create a dense vertical rhythm. Curves are smoothly modeled and slightly squared at terminals, giving letters a sturdy, engineered feel rather than a calligraphic one. Numerals follow the same compressed, heavy construction, reading clearly with consistent stroke mass and minimal internal detailing.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, sports or event branding, and promotional graphics where a condensed, energetic look helps conserve space while staying loud. It can also work for labels and packaging that benefit from a bold, forward-leaning voice, but the density makes it less ideal for long-form text.
The overall tone is fast and forceful, with a forward-leaning stance that suggests motion and impact. Its dense, muscular shapes feel assertive and energetic, leaning toward a sporty, poster-like retro sensibility rather than a quiet editorial voice.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum punch in a narrow footprint, combining heavy stroke weight with a consistent slant to create speed and emphasis. Its rounded construction and simplified details suggest a focus on strong readability at display sizes while maintaining a cohesive, modernized retro tone.
The italic slant and condensed widths amplify word-shape momentum, making lines feel compact and driven. Rounded forms (like O/C) stay smooth and full, while diagonals (V/W/X/Y) are steep and sharp, reinforcing a brisk, high-contrast silhouette at the word level even with uniform stroke thickness.