Sans Normal Bikiv 1 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'City Boys' by Dharma Type, 'Apres' by Font Bureau, 'Gardner Sans' by Lewis McGuffie Type, 'Ergonomique' by Monotype, and 'DT Ampla' by dooType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, confident, contemporary, straightforward, friendly, impact, clarity, modernity, simplicity, geometric, rounded, blocky, clean, high-impact.
A heavy sans with broad proportions and compact counters, built from simple geometric curves and straight terminals. Round letters like O and Q are near-circular and sturdy, while vertical strokes in I, H, N, and U feel firm and even. The lowercase shows a single-storey a and g, with a short-shouldered r and a simple, readable e; dots on i and j are round. Numerals are robust and open, with an 8 that reads as two balanced bowls and a 1 that’s a plain vertical form, supporting a strong, uniform texture in text.
Best suited to display settings where strong presence matters—headlines, posters, branding marks, packaging, and short bursts of copy. It can also work for signage and UI labels when used at sizes that keep counters and apertures comfortably open.
The overall tone is assertive and modern, prioritizing clarity and impact over delicacy. Its geometric simplicity and broad stance give it a practical, no-nonsense voice that still feels approachable thanks to the rounded shapes and smooth joins.
The design appears intended as a high-impact, modern sans that stays simple and highly legible, using geometric construction and wide letterforms to create a bold, stable rhythm in both uppercase and lowercase.
Diagonal-heavy forms (A, V, W, X, Y) are wide and stable, with sharp joins that add crispness within the otherwise rounded construction. The combination of thick strokes and tight apertures produces a dense, poster-friendly color, especially at larger sizes.