Sans Normal Jalis 1 is a bold, very wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Premis' by Fenotype and 'Otoiwo Grotesk' by Pepper Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sports, confident, industrial, sporty, modern, punchy, impact, solidity, modern utility, friendly strength, rounded, blocky, geometric, compact counters, soft corners.
A heavy, rounded sans with broad proportions and a sturdy, block-built silhouette. Curves are smooth and generously radiused, while terminals read as clean, blunt cutoffs rather than tapered ends. Counters are relatively compact for the weight, producing strong ink presence and an even, low-modulation texture. The lowercase is simple and utilitarian, with single-storey forms and a straightforward, circular rhythm that stays consistent across letters and numerals.
This font is best suited to headlines, posters, and brand marks where bold, stable letterforms are meant to dominate the page. It can also work well in packaging and sports or tech-adjacent graphics that benefit from a wide, muscular sans with softened corners.
The overall tone is assertive and contemporary, with an engineered, no-nonsense feel. Its wide stance and rounded geometry suggest a sporty, industrial character—friendly at the edges, but still forceful and attention-grabbing.
The likely intention is to provide a robust display sans that combines geometric roundness with a dense, high-impact color on the line. It appears designed to stay legible and cohesive in large-scale settings while projecting strength and modernity.
The design favors uniformity and mass over delicacy, creating strong shapes that hold together well at large sizes. The figures match the letterforms’ broad, rounded construction and read as equally headline-oriented.