Sans Normal Niboh 9 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'BB Torsos Pro' by Bold Studio, 'Halenoir' by Ckhans Fonts, 'Midnight Sans' by Colophon Foundry, 'PG Gothique' and 'PG Grotesque' by Paulo Goode, 'NeoGram' by The Northern Block, and 'Kommon Grotesk' by TypeK (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, confident, friendly, modern, straightforward, punchy, high impact, clear messaging, approachable modernity, brand presence, display legibility, rounded, geometric, open, compact, sturdy.
A heavy, rounded sans with broad proportions and clean, continuous curves. Strokes are uniform with minimal modulation, producing a solid, even color on the page. Counters are generally open and circular/oval, and terminals read as cleanly cut rather than flared. The lowercase shows a compact, sturdy construction with a single-storey “a” and “g,” while caps stay simple and geometric; overall spacing and rhythm feel steady and legible at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, posters, brand marks, packaging, and signage where a strong, readable presence is needed. It can also work for short UI labels or calls to action when you want maximum emphasis, though its heavy build will dominate in longer text.
The tone is direct and upbeat, projecting clarity and approachability without feeling playful or quirky. Its weight and width give it a strong voice suited to attention-grabbing statements, while the rounded forms keep it from feeling harsh or technical.
The design appears intended as a contemporary, high-impact sans that balances geometric clarity with softened, rounded shaping. It aims to deliver strong legibility and an assertive voice while staying approachable and neutral enough for broad commercial use.
Numerals are bold and highly readable, with a particularly strong “8” and rounded “0.” Diagonal letters (like A, V, W, X, Y) keep crisp joins that preserve clarity at large sizes, and the font maintains a consistent, smooth silhouette across both uppercase and lowercase.