Sans Normal Lined 1 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ITC Quay Sans' by ITC; 'Linotype Aroma No. 2' by Linotype; 'PGF Now' by PeGGO Fonts; and 'Andulka Sans', 'Anselm Sans', and 'John Sans' by Storm Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, promotions, sporty, energetic, confident, punchy, retro, impact, motion, display, branding, attention, slanted, compact, rounded, geometric, sheared terminals.
A heavy, right-slanted sans with rounded, geometric construction and compact proportions. Strokes are thick and consistent, with broadly elliptical bowls and smoothly curved joins that keep the texture even. Many terminals appear diagonally cut, reinforcing a forward-leaning, streamlined silhouette. Counters stay fairly open for the weight, and the overall rhythm is tight and assertive, with clear differentiation in key forms like the angular K and the tailed Q.
Best suited to headlines and short statements where a strong, kinetic presence is desired—posters, promotional graphics, sports branding, and bold packaging callouts. It can work for brief subheads or labels, but the dense weight and pronounced slant make it less ideal for long-form text.
The face conveys speed and impact, with a bold, competitive tone that feels at home in athletic or action-oriented settings. Its slant and sheared endings add urgency and motion, while the rounded geometry keeps it friendly rather than aggressive.
The design appears intended to deliver a fast, high-impact voice: a bold italic sans that reads as modern and energetic, with rounded geometry for clarity and approachable character. The consistent stroke weight and trimmed terminals suggest a focus on strong silhouettes and immediate legibility in display contexts.
The italic angle is substantial, and the heavy weight produces strong black shapes that dominate at display sizes. Numerals share the same rounded, solid build, and the overall letterforms favor simple, high-contrast silhouettes over delicate interior detailing.