Sans Normal Magas 9 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Delargo DT' by DTP Types, 'Jam Adega' by JAM Type Design, 'Frutiger Next Paneuropean' by Linotype, 'Belle Sans' by Park Street Studio, 'Core Sans N SC' and 'Core Sans NR' by S-Core, and 'URW Form' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sportswear, packaging, sporty, retro, energetic, playful, assertive, impact, motion, display, attention, oblique, soft-cornered, chunky, roundish, compact.
A heavy, oblique sans with compact counters and rounded, slightly squared-off curves. Strokes stay broadly even, producing solid, blocky silhouettes, while terminals often cut on sharp diagonals that reinforce forward motion. The design leans on big bowls and sturdy stems, with tight apertures and dense spacing that make words read as strong, unified shapes. Numerals match the same hefty, slanted construction, keeping the overall color dark and consistent.
Best suited to headlines and short statements where its dense weight and oblique stance can deliver impact. It works well for branding that wants a sporty or retro-leaning tone, as well as posters, packaging callouts, and apparel-style graphics. For longer text, it’s more effective in brief bursts (subheads, pull quotes, labels) rather than extended paragraphs.
The overall tone is energetic and sporty, with a retro display feel that suggests speed and impact. Its exaggerated weight and slant create an assertive, attention-grabbing voice, while the rounded forms keep it friendly rather than harsh. The result feels playful and bold, suited to punchy, high-contrast messaging.
The design appears intended as a display sans that prioritizes speed, punch, and visual unity over delicate detail. Its construction emphasizes bold silhouettes and consistent stroke presence, aiming to remain recognizable and high-energy in large-scale typographic applications.
The italic angle is a major stylistic driver: diagonal cuts and angled joins create a rhythmic, forward-leaning texture across lines. At smaller sizes, the tight openings and large mass may reduce clarity, but at headline scales it reads as confident and graphic.