Sans Normal Makum 9 is a very bold, very wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Peridot Latin' and 'Peridot PE' by Foundry5 and 'JHC Mirko' by Jehoo Creative (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sports, packaging, sporty, dynamic, punchy, retro, confident, attention, speed, impact, bold branding, display, oblique, rounded, soft corners, compact counters, high impact.
A heavy oblique sans with broad proportions, rounded geometry, and tightly enclosed counters. Strokes are thick and largely uniform with subtle optical modulation, producing dense black shapes and a strong horizontal footprint. Curves are smooth and full, terminals are softened rather than sharply cut, and joins stay sturdy to preserve weight in tight interior spaces. The overall rhythm is forward-leaning and compact, favoring bold silhouettes over fine detail and maintaining clarity through simplified forms.
Best suited to display settings where strong presence is needed—headlines, posters, large-format promotions, and brand marks that want a fast, athletic voice. It can work well on packaging and social graphics when set at larger sizes, where its dense weight and rounded forms read cleanly.
The font reads energetic and assertive, with a sporty, action-oriented slant that feels made for speed and emphasis. Its rounded heft adds a friendly edge to the intensity, creating a confident tone that can lean retro in the way it echoes classic athletic and promotional lettering.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with an energetic, forward-leaning stance while keeping forms approachable through rounded construction. It prioritizes bold silhouette recognition and a cohesive oblique rhythm for attention-grabbing display typography.
Spacing appears built for headline impact: letters sit tightly and fill their width, creating a continuous, blocky texture in text. Numerals and capitals share the same stout, rounded construction, and the oblique angle is consistent across the set, reinforcing a cohesive forward motion.