Sans Normal Kobot 13 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gimbal Grotesque' by AVP, 'Myriad' by Adobe, 'Interval Next' by Mostardesign, 'Fact' by ParaType, 'Neue Reman Gt' by Propertype, 'Core Sans N SC' and 'Core Sans NR' by S-Core, and 'Alber New' by moretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sportswear, sporty, urgent, assertive, modern, dynamic, emphasis, momentum, impact, modernity, oblique, rounded, compact, tightly kerned, high-impact.
A heavy, oblique sans with rounded, compact shapes and smooth, continuous curves. Strokes stay largely even, with softened joins and terminals that read as cleanly cut rather than calligraphic. Counters are fairly tight and apertures tend toward closed, giving letters a dense, solid texture. The italic slant is consistent across caps, lowercase, and numerals, creating a strong forward rhythm, while proportions remain straightforward and utilitarian with no decorative detailing.
Best suited to display roles where impact and speed are desirable—headlines, poster typography, bold branding statements, packaging callouts, and sports or event graphics. It can work for short bursts of emphasized copy, but extended reading text may feel dense due to the tight internal spaces and strong overall color.
The overall tone is energetic and forceful, with a forward-leaning stance that suggests motion and urgency. Its dense black color and compact spacing feel confident and attention-grabbing, leaning toward a sporty, action-oriented mood rather than a quiet editorial one.
The design appears intended to deliver a streamlined, contemporary italic voice with maximum visual weight and momentum. By combining rounded construction with a consistent slant and compact spacing, it aims to communicate speed and strength while staying clean and broadly utilitarian.
At larger sizes the rounded geometry and uniform stroke behavior keep shapes smooth and stable; in longer text the dense counters and compact fit can make the page color feel heavy. Numerals share the same oblique, sturdy construction, supporting consistent emphasis in mixed text and display settings.