Sans Normal Kugus 1 is a bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Artegra Sans' by Artegra; 'Graphie' by Dharma Type; 'Closer Text', 'Cyntho Next', and 'Greenwich' by Mint Type; 'Golca' and 'Mazzard' by Pepper Type; and 'Roanne' by Tour De Force (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sportswear, sporty, confident, modern, punchy, friendly, impact, momentum, clarity, approachability, rounded, oblique, compact apertures, soft corners, high legibility.
A heavy, right-leaning sans with broad proportions and smooth, rounded curves. Strokes are largely monolinear with minimal contrast, producing sturdy, even color in text. Terminals are clean and slightly softened, and many joins and bowls feel generously rounded, giving the design a cohesive, contemporary rhythm. Counters are moderately tight in letters like a, e, and s, while circular forms (O, o, 0, 8) read full and stable. Numerals are bold and straightforward with simple geometry and clear silhouettes.
Best suited to display roles where impact and momentum matter—headlines, posters, and prominent UI or promotional typography. It can also support bold brand systems and packaging where a modern, friendly strength is desired, especially at medium to large sizes.
The overall tone is energetic and assertive, with a sporty, forward-leaning motion. Its weight and width create a confident presence, while the rounded construction keeps it approachable rather than aggressive.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, high-impact voice with an always-on sense of motion, pairing strong, wide shapes with rounded construction for approachable clarity. It prioritizes immediate readability and visual punch in short phrases and titles.
Uppercase shapes emphasize simple, strong architecture, and the oblique angle is consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures. The lowercase combines single-storey forms and rounded bowls, favoring smooth continuity over sharp detailing, which helps maintain an even texture in larger blocks of text.