Sans Normal Ligiv 9 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height, monospaced font visually similar to 'ATC Harris' by Avondale Type Co., 'PF DIN Mono' by Parachute, 'Arbeit Technik' by Studio Few, 'Kommon Grotesk' by TypeK, and 'TT Commons™️ Pro' by TypeType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, signage, packaging, sportswear, ui labels, industrial, technical, sporty, assertive, utilitarian, impact, clarity, uniformity, momentum, labeling, condensed slant, blocky, sturdy, compact, angular curves.
A heavy, right-slanted sans with compact, squared proportions and thick, even strokes. Curves are flattened into broad ovals and rounded-rect shapes, giving bowls and counters a sturdy, machined feel. Terminals are clean and blunt, with minimal modulation; joins are tight and corners are slightly softened rather than sharp. The overall rhythm is uniform and grid-like, reading as a disciplined, engineered italic with consistent spacing and a strong horizontal presence.
Best suited to short-form display: posters, headlines, product packaging, and environmental graphics where strong presence and quick recognition matter. It also works well for UI labels, dashboards, and technical interfaces that benefit from compact, uniform letterforms, though the dense weight suggests larger sizes for best clarity.
The tone is forceful and functional, evoking labeling, equipment markings, and performance branding. Its forward slant adds motion and urgency, while the dense black color and blocky forms project confidence and toughness. Overall it feels practical and no-nonsense, with a subtle retro-tech flavor.
The design appears intended to deliver a robust, high-impact italic voice with a systematic, engineered construction. It prioritizes uniformity and momentum, aiming for dependable legibility in bold messaging and functional typographic settings.
Round letters like O/C/G and the numerals are notably wide and solid, with generous ink and relatively small counters, which emphasizes impact over delicacy. The slant is consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures, helping text maintain a cohesive forward-leaning texture in lines and headings.