Sans Normal Jaban 9 is a bold, very wide, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Fusion Collection' by Blaze Type, 'Midnight Sans' by Colophon Foundry, and 'Ordina' by Schriftlabor (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, friendly, confident, contemporary, approachable, energetic, approachability, impact, clarity, modernity, rounded, soft corners, open counters, large apertures, sturdy.
A heavy, rounded sans with broad proportions and a steady, even stroke. Letterforms lean on simple geometric construction—circular bowls and smooth joins—paired with subtly softened corners that keep the texture from feeling harsh. Counters are generous and apertures stay open, helping large sizes read cleanly. The lowercase shows a tall presence with compact ascenders/descenders relative to the body, and the overall rhythm is wide and spacious, producing an airy, poster-like color on the line.
Best suited to display applications where width and weight can be an asset: bold editorial headlines, brand wordmarks, packaging, and large-format signage. It can also work for short UI labels or callouts when ample horizontal space is available, but its wide set makes it less efficient for dense text.
The tone is modern and upbeat, combining solidity with a friendly softness. Its wide stance and rounded construction feel approachable and contemporary, with a confident, headline-forward voice rather than a delicate or formal one.
The design appears intended to deliver a friendly, contemporary sans voice with strong presence and high legibility at larger sizes. Its rounded geometry and open shapes suggest a focus on approachable branding and attention-grabbing headlines rather than compact, text-first typography.
The numerals follow the same wide, rounded logic and match the lowercase weight well, giving a cohesive feel in mixed alphanumeric settings. Round letters (O/C/G/Q) appear especially full and smooth, while diagonals (V/W/X/Y) remain sturdy and visually balanced at display sizes.