Sans Normal Kemow 13 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, sporty, dynamic, confident, modern, urgent, space saving, high impact, speed cue, modern branding, emphasis, condensed, slanted, compact, tall, punchy.
A condensed, right-slanted sans with heavy, even strokes and compact proportions. The letterforms feel tall and tightly set, with rounded bowls and clean, simplified terminals that keep the silhouette crisp at display sizes. Curves are smooth and fairly geometric, while diagonals and angled joins add a forward-leaning rhythm. Counters are modestly open for the width, and the numerals follow the same compact, assertive structure for consistent texture across mixed text.
Best suited to short, high-impact copy such as headlines, posters, sports and fitness branding, event graphics, and packaging callouts. It also works well for signage and wayfinding where a compact footprint is useful, provided sizes and spacing are managed for clarity.
The overall tone is energetic and forceful, with a fast, aerodynamic flavor. Its compact slant and dense color communicate urgency and motion, giving text a sporty, contemporary attitude that reads as direct and purposeful.
This design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in minimal horizontal space, combining condensed proportions with a pronounced slant to suggest speed and emphasis. The simplified, geometric construction keeps the texture consistent and contemporary, prioritizing bold presence over quiet readability in long passages.
The strong rightward slant and condensed set create a continuous, banner-like flow in words, especially in all caps. The design’s uniform stroke weight produces a solid typographic “block,” making it most comfortable when given generous tracking or used at larger sizes where counters and apertures have room to breathe.