Sans Normal Kolab 13 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, promotional ads, sporty, punchy, energetic, confident, dynamic, immediacy, impact, speed, space saving, modernity, slanted, condensed, rounded, compact, sturdy.
A compact, right-slanted sans with heavy, uniform strokes and tightly drawn proportions. Letterforms emphasize rounded bowls and softened corners, with clean, largely straight terminals and a steady, low-contrast rhythm. Curves are full and smooth (notably in C/O/S), while diagonals feel crisp and forward-leaning, giving the set a brisk texture. Counters are relatively small for the weight, and spacing appears economical, contributing to a dense, high-impact line of text.
Best suited to short-to-medium display settings where impact and motion are desired, such as headlines, posters, campaign graphics, sports and event branding, and packaging callouts. It can also work for emphatic UI labels or navigation elements when space is limited and a strong typographic voice is needed.
The overall tone is fast, assertive, and contemporary, with a distinctly kinetic feel created by the consistent slant and condensed width. It reads as sporty and promotional rather than formal, projecting momentum and confidence.
The design appears intended to deliver a compact, high-energy voice with strong typographic color and a sense of speed. Its condensed build and consistent slant prioritize attention-grabbing clarity in display sizes while maintaining a straightforward, modern sans structure.
Uppercase forms stay simple and geometric, while the lowercase keeps a compact, workmanlike construction with sturdy joins and minimal ornament. Numerals match the same condensed, forward-leaning stance, maintaining consistent color across mixed alphanumeric settings.