Sans Normal Kenot 1 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Myriad', 'Myriad Bengali', 'Myriad Devanagari', and 'Myriad Hebrew' by Adobe and 'Acorde' by Willerstorfer (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sports, packaging, energetic, sporty, confident, modern, punchy, impact, motion, display, emphasis, modernize, oblique, geometric, rounded, compact, clean.
A heavy, oblique sans with compact proportions and smooth, rounded outer curves. Strokes are largely uniform, with crisp terminals and a steady slant that creates forward motion without becoming calligraphic. Counters are moderately open for a dense weight, and round letters like O and Q read as clean ellipses; the Q features a simple diagonal tail. The lowercase uses single-storey forms (notably a and g), with a sturdy, slightly squat rhythm and minimal detailing across joins and intersections.
Best suited for headlines, posters, and brand moments where a forceful, forward-leaning voice is desirable. It works well for sports and lifestyle graphics, event promotions, packaging callouts, and short, emphatic statements where the dense forms can carry visual weight.
The overall tone is assertive and high-impact, with a sporty, contemporary feel driven by the consistent slant and strong silhouettes. It reads as energetic and promotional rather than quiet or editorial, favoring immediacy and momentum.
The design appears intended as an impact-oriented oblique sans that balances geometric roundness with firm, clean terminals. It aims to deliver a modern, energetic presence for display typography while keeping letterforms straightforward and highly repeatable across the set.
At larger sizes the smooth geometry and tight, consistent letter shapes create a cohesive headline texture. In longer lines, the combination of weight and slant produces a strong typographic color that benefits from generous spacing and clear contrast with the background.