Sans Normal Koban 1 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Astoria Sans' by Alan Meeks, 'Humanist 521' by Bitstream, 'Gill Sans MT' and 'Gill Sans Nova' by Monotype, and 'Humanist 521' by ParaType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sports, packaging, modern, dynamic, assertive, sporty, confident, emphasis, motion, impact, modernity, clarity, oblique, geometric, rounded, clean, crisp.
This typeface is an oblique sans with sturdy, even stroke weight and broadly rounded curves. Letterforms lean forward with a consistent slant, combining circular bowls (C, O, Q, 8) with cleanly cut terminals and straightforward joins. Counters are open and simple, and the overall rhythm is tight and energetic, with compact lowercase forms and sturdy diagonals in letters like V, W, X, and Y. Numerals follow the same solid, rounded construction, with clear, contemporary shapes and minimal detail.
Best suited for headlines and short text where a strong, energetic presence is desired, such as branding, packaging, event graphics, and sports or lifestyle communications. It can also work for subheads and callouts in editorial or digital layouts when a bold, contemporary emphasis is needed.
The overall tone is modern and driven, with a forward-leaning posture that reads as active and purposeful. Its smooth geometry and firm weight give it a confident, punchy voice suited to attention-getting typography without feeling decorative.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary sans voice with added motion from the oblique slant, balancing geometric roundness with firm, simplified structure. It aims for high visual impact and clarity in prominent typographic roles.
The glyph set shown maintains a consistent slant and curvature across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, giving the design a unified texture in text. Rounded forms stay generous while straight strokes and diagonals remain crisp, producing a clean, high-impact silhouette at display sizes.