Sans Normal Virim 1 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, sporty, energetic, friendly, modern, casual, emphasis, motion, impact, approachability, branding, oblique, rounded, soft terminals, compact, punchy.
A heavy, oblique sans with rounded bowls and softly blunted terminals that keep the texture smooth despite the weight. Curves dominate the construction, with broad circular counters (notably in O/o and 8) and minimal stroke modulation, giving an even, solid color. The slant is consistent across capitals, lowercase, and figures, and the letterforms lean toward compact, slightly condensed proportions with tight-looking internal spacing. Lowercase shapes are simple and sturdy, with single-storey forms and a sturdy, no-nonsense rhythm that reads cleanly at display sizes.
This font works best for short-to-medium display settings such as headlines, posters, sports and event branding, product packaging, and bold on-screen UI moments. Its oblique stance and dense weight make it effective for emphasis and callouts, while the rounded construction helps it remain legible and friendly in large text blocks like taglines or promotional copy.
The overall tone is energetic and athletic, with a friendly, contemporary voice. Its strong forward lean suggests motion and urgency, while the rounded geometry keeps it approachable rather than aggressive. The result feels well-suited to upbeat, informal messaging and branding that wants impact without sharpness.
The design appears intended to deliver strong, immediate impact with a sense of speed and modernity, while staying approachable through rounded forms and low contrast. It prioritizes a cohesive, energetic texture across letters and numbers for branding and display typography where a forward-leaning, confident tone is desirable.
Figures are robust and rounded, matching the lowercase in weight and slant for cohesive numeric settings. Openings and counters stay relatively generous for the weight, which helps maintain clarity in short lines and large headlines. The sample text shows a stable, even texture across mixed-case words and punctuation, with a consistent rightward emphasis from the oblique angle.