Sans Normal Kabuy 16 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Conamore' by Grida; 'Croma Sans', 'Epoca Pro', 'Foro Sans', and 'Qubo' by Hoftype; 'MVB Solitaire Pro' by MVB; 'Interval Next' by Mostardesign; and 'Core Sans N SC' by S-Core (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, display advertising, sporty, energetic, confident, punchy, modern, impact, speed, modern branding, attention-grabbing, headline emphasis, oblique, blocky, rounded, geometric, high-impact.
A heavy, oblique sans with broad proportions and compact inner counters. Letterforms lean forward with smooth, rounded curves (notably in C, O, S) paired with sturdy, straight-sided joins and blunt terminals, creating a tight, muscular rhythm. The overall texture is dense and dark, with simple, geometric construction and minimal stroke modulation; apertures and bowls are kept relatively closed to maintain a strong silhouette. Figures match the letters’ weight and slant, reading clearly with solid, no-nonsense shapes.
Best suited to large sizes where its strong slant, compact counters, and dense weight can deliver maximum impact—such as headlines, posters, sports or fitness identities, product packaging, and bold promotional graphics. It can also work for short UI or label elements when a forceful, energetic tone is desired.
The font projects speed and force, with a forward-leaning stance that feels athletic and assertive. Its dense color and rounded-but-blocky geometry suggest contemporary branding and performance-oriented messaging rather than delicate or editorial tones.
Designed to deliver a fast, modern presence with strong legibility at display sizes, combining geometric roundness with a compact, heavyweight build. The emphasis appears to be on punchy branding and attention-grabbing messaging rather than long-form reading comfort.
Uppercase forms are especially compact and powerful, while lowercase keeps a single-storey, simplified feel that reinforces the geometric, signlike character. Spacing in the samples reads built for bold headlines, where the tight counters and strong diagonals add urgency and momentum.