Sans Normal Korin 9 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Myriad' by Adobe and 'FF Dax' by FontFont (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, labels, sporty, urgent, dynamic, confident, retro, high impact, space saving, emphasis, motion, condensed, slanted, compact, punchy, angular.
A compact, forward-leaning sans with dense proportions and heavy, even-weight strokes. Letters are built from simplified, rounded-rectangle curves and firm straight segments, with tight internal counters and a brisk overall rhythm. The italics are clearly integral to the design rather than a simple slant: terminals and joins feel tuned for speed, and diagonals (as in N, V, W, X, Y) carry much of the visual energy. Lowercase forms stay simple and utilitarian, with a single-storey a and g and a tall, narrow silhouette across the set; figures match the same condensed, forceful construction.
Well-suited to display roles where a condensed, high-impact voice is needed—headlines, posters, sports and event branding, and punchy packaging or labeling. It can also work for short UI callouts or section headers when a strong directional emphasis is desired.
The tone is fast and assertive, with a strong, athletic presence that reads like motion and emphasis. Its compact build and pronounced slant give it a contemporary, performance-driven feel with a hint of classic headline typography.
Likely intended as an energetic, space-efficient display italic that delivers strong emphasis while fitting long words into narrow layouts. The design prioritizes momentum, density, and consistency for branding and headline settings.
Across both uppercase and lowercase, the design favors clarity through simplified shapes and consistent stroke behavior, trading openness for impact. The tight spacing and compressed counters make it most effective when given a little breathing room in tracking or at larger sizes.