Sans Normal Kaduz 12 is a bold, wide, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'NeoGram' by The Northern Block and 'Milligram' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sports, packaging, sporty, confident, modern, dynamic, friendly, emphasis, momentum, modernity, clarity, impact, oblique, rounded, geometric, high impact, compact curves.
A heavy, oblique sans with rounded, geometric construction and smooth, continuous curves. Strokes are uniform and low-contrast, with blunt terminals and softly rounded joins that keep counters open despite the dense weight. Proportions lean broad with a sturdy footprint, while the oblique angle is consistent across capitals, lowercase, and figures, giving the design a forward-leaning rhythm. Numerals are similarly robust and round, with simple, unmodulated forms that read clearly at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines and short-form messaging where impact and speed are priorities, such as posters, sports identity, event promotion, and brand marks. It can also work for packaging and social graphics where a bold, forward-leaning sans is needed, while longer text is likely to feel dense due to the strong weight and slant.
The overall tone feels energetic and assertive, with a contemporary, sporty attitude. Its rounded geometry adds approachability, while the strong weight and slant communicate motion, confidence, and momentum.
The design appears intended as a punchy, modern display sans that combines geometric roundness with an oblique stance to suggest motion. It aims to deliver strong emphasis with clean, uncluttered shapes and consistent rhythm across letters and numerals.
The uppercase set favors clean, circular bowls and straightforward diagonals, producing an even, billboard-like color across lines. Lowercase forms maintain generous apertures and a simple, modern skeleton, helping maintain legibility in short phrases while keeping a bold, graphic presence.