Sans Normal Komus 1 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Shelf' by 21Type, 'Adagio Sans' by Machalski, 'Quire Sans' by Monotype, 'Dederon Sans' by Suitcase Type Foundry, and 'Plusquam Sans' by Typolis (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, branding, packaging, posters, social media, friendly, energetic, approachable, sporty, playful, approachability, dynamism, modern branding, soft impact, rounded, oblique, soft terminals, compact, bouncy.
A rounded sans with a pronounced rightward slant and a lively, slightly bouncy rhythm. Strokes stay broadly consistent, with soft, blunted terminals and generously curved bowls that keep counters open. Uppercase forms read clean and sturdy, while the lowercase introduces more character through a single-storey a and g, a compact, rounded e, and a curved, descending j. Figures are similarly rounded and compact, with simple, legible constructions that match the overall softness of the letterforms.
Best suited to headlines, brand marks, packaging, and promotional materials where a friendly, energetic voice is desired. It can also work for short-to-medium text in marketing or UI callouts when you want warmth and motion, though the strong slant and dense texture are most impactful at larger sizes.
The overall tone feels upbeat and informal, with a friendly softness that avoids sharpness or severity. Its forward slant and compact curves give it momentum, making it feel active and contemporary rather than static or corporate.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, approachable sans with a dynamic, forward-leaning posture. Rounded construction and soft endings aim for warmth and accessibility, while the sturdy stroke weight supports attention-grabbing display use.
The oblique construction is consistent across caps, lowercase, and numerals, producing a cohesive texture in text. Round letters (O/Q/C) appear especially smooth and full, and the heavier joins in letters like n/m/u contribute to a solid, confident color at display sizes.