Sans Normal Jikos 9 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'URW Form' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sportswear, packaging, sporty, dynamic, modern, punchy, confident, impact, motion, emphasis, visibility, brand voice, oblique, geometric, rounded, compact, high-impact.
A heavy, oblique sans with a broad footprint and compact interior counters. Curves are smooth and geometric, with round bowls and a clean, uniform construction that keeps stroke transitions controlled rather than calligraphic. Terminals are mostly blunt and sturdy, and the overall rhythm is tight—letters sit firmly on the baseline with dense spacing that reads as intentional, headline-oriented mass. Uppercase forms lean forward with simplified geometry, while the lowercase maintains robust, rounded shapes that stay legible under the weight.
Best suited to large sizes where its dense, slanted forms can project energy—headlines, posters, identity marks, and promotional graphics. It can also work for short UI labels or packaging callouts when a strong, kinetic emphasis is desired, while longer text blocks may feel visually heavy.
The forward slant and substantial color give the font a fast, assertive tone associated with motion and impact. It feels contemporary and energetic, suited to messaging that needs to look decisive and attention-grabbing rather than delicate or bookish.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, high-impact oblique sans that reads quickly and conveys momentum. Its geometry and sturdy terminals prioritize presence and consistency, aiming for confident display typography across branding and advertising contexts.
The figures match the letters in weight and presence, with rounded forms that keep a cohesive texture in numeric settings. The face maintains a consistent, solid silhouette across the alphabet, emphasizing bold shapes and clear contours over fine detail.