Sans Normal Kerad 9 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Mayberry' by Ascender, 'FF Karbid' and 'FF Karbid Text' by FontFont, 'FS Millbank' by Fontsmith, 'Brignell Square' by IB TYPE Inc., 'PF Centro Sans Pro' by Parachute, and 'Latinaires Pro' by Sudtipos (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, branding, posters, packaging, sportswear, sporty, energetic, modern, assertive, dynamic, impact, motion, modernity, clarity, display strength, oblique, rounded, geometric, clean, sturdy.
A heavy, oblique sans with rounded, geometric construction and broadly even stroke weight. Curves are smooth and full, terminals are clean and mostly blunt, and counters stay open despite the dense weight. The slant is consistent across capitals, lowercase, and figures, giving the set a forward-leaning rhythm, while proportions remain fairly compact and stable for solid word shapes.
Well-suited to headlines, short promotional copy, and branding where a bold, forward-leaning voice is needed. It can also work for packaging, signage, and sports or tech-adjacent identity systems that benefit from a compact, high-impact italic sans.
The overall tone is energetic and confident, with a contemporary, performance-oriented feel. Its strong presence and steady slant read as active and purposeful rather than delicate or formal.
The design appears intended to deliver a strong, modern sans voice with an always-in-motion stance. By pairing dense strokes with rounded geometry and a consistent oblique angle, it aims for high visibility and a confident, contemporary presence in display-centric typography.
Uppercase forms look sturdy and simplified, while lowercase shapes retain clear differentiation (notably the single-storey a and g and a descender on q), helping readability at display and short-text sizes. Numerals are similarly rounded and robust, matching the letterforms’ weight and slant for cohesive settings.