Sans Normal Akrev 9 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Nicky Sans' by Digitype Studio, 'CF Asty' by Fonts.GR, and 'Acherus Feral' and 'Chesna Grotesk' by Horizon Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, branding, packaging, posters, ui labels, clean, friendly, modern, confident, utilitarian, clarity, impact, modernity, approachability, rounded, geometric, compact, sturdy, open counters.
A heavy, rounded sans with smooth, circular bowls and broadly consistent stroke weight. Curves are generous and clean, while joins and terminals stay simple and mostly straight-cut, creating a sturdy, no-nonsense rhythm. Uppercase forms read compact and stable, with wide, open counters in letters like O, D, and P. Lowercase shapes keep a straightforward structure with a single-storey a and g, a short-armed t, and a clear, vertical i/j, giving the face an efficient, contemporary texture in text.
Well-suited for headlines, short copy, and identity work where a clear, modern sans is needed with extra presence. It should work effectively for packaging and signage, and can serve UI labels or navigation where strong emphasis and quick recognition are priorities.
The overall tone is modern and approachable, balancing friendliness from the rounded geometry with a confident, emphatic presence. It feels practical and contemporary rather than expressive, lending a clear, dependable voice to messaging.
The design appears intended as a versatile, modern workhorse with rounded geometry and strong visual weight, aiming for high legibility and confident impact across display and general-purpose applications.
In the sample text, the dense weight produces strong word shapes and high impact at display sizes, while the open counters help maintain clarity. Diagonals in V/W/X/Y are robust and clean, and numerals are simple and highly legible, with a round 0 and an open, curved 2/3.