Sans Normal Keben 17 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Myriad', 'Myriad Bengali', and 'Myriad Devanagari' by Adobe; 'Andale Sans Paneuropean' by Monotype; 'Qamari Sans' by NamelaType; and 'Bale' by moretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sports, packaging, sporty, dynamic, confident, modern, punchy, impact, motion, clarity, display, slanted, rounded, geometric, clean, compact.
A slanted sans with rounded, geometric construction and sturdy, even-weight strokes. Curves are smooth and full, while counters stay open enough to keep forms clear at display sizes. The italic angle is consistent across the set, creating a forward-leaning rhythm; terminals are mostly clean-cut with softly eased joins rather than sharp calligraphic modulation. Numerals and capitals feel compact and dense, emphasizing a solid silhouette and strong color on the page.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and short-to-medium bursts of copy where impact and motion are desirable. It also fits branding, sports or active-lifestyle communications, and packaging that benefits from a compact, high-energy typographic voice.
The overall tone is energetic and assertive, with a brisk, forward motion that reads as contemporary and sporty. Its weight and slant give it an attention-grabbing presence that feels decisive rather than delicate.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern italic sans with strong visual mass and clear, rounded geometry, prioritizing immediacy and momentum for display-driven typography.
The sample text shows strong word-shape continuity and a tight, efficient texture, especially in mixed-case settings. Round letters maintain a stable, circular feel, while diagonals in forms like V/W/X add snap and momentum without introducing spiky contrast.