Sans Normal Koday 14 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'European Sans Pro' and 'European Soft Pro' by Bülent Yüksel, 'Glimp' by OneSevenPointFive, and 'Aago' by Positype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sportswear, packaging, sporty, energetic, confident, modern, friendly, impact, motion, modern branding, headline clarity, slanted, rounded, compact, high-ink, smooth.
A heavy, slanted sans with rounded terminals and smooth, continuous curves. Counters are relatively open for the weight, and joins stay clean, giving the letters a strong, compact texture without looking cramped. The italic construction leans consistently across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals, with softly squared curve transitions and sturdy diagonals that keep forms stable at display sizes. Numerals follow the same robust, rounded logic, with simple silhouettes and minimal interior detailing.
Well-suited to headlines, posters, and short-to-medium marketing copy where a strong slanted voice is desirable. It should work especially well for sports and lifestyle branding, packaging callouts, and digital hero text where bold forms and clear silhouettes help carry impact.
The overall tone feels fast and assertive, like branding meant to signal motion and confidence. Its rounded shaping keeps it approachable rather than severe, balancing impact with a friendly, contemporary voice.
The design appears intended to deliver a dynamic, forward-leaning sans for attention-grabbing display use. By combining sturdy strokes with rounded geometry and consistent slant, it aims to project speed and confidence while remaining broadly readable and approachable.
Uppercase forms read as solid and simplified, while the lowercase introduces more distinctive shapes (notably in the single-storey a and g, and the curved-descender y), adding personality in text. Spacing appears tuned for punchy headlines: letters sit close enough to create a strong word image while maintaining clear internal counters.