Sans Normal Komaz 9 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gimbal Grotesque' by AVP; 'Core Sans N', 'Core Sans N SC', and 'Core Sans NR' by S-Core; 'Comenia Sans' by Suitcase Type Foundry; 'Ranelte' by insigne; and 'Rehn Condensed' by moretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sportswear, packaging, sporty, dynamic, contemporary, confident, energetic, emphasis, speed, impact, approachability, modernity, oblique, soft-cornered, humanist, rounded, compact.
A slanted sans with heavy, low-contrast strokes and rounded terminals that keep the forms smooth and friendly. Curves are full and slightly condensed in places, while counters stay open enough for clarity at display sizes. The rhythm is energetic: diagonals and joins feel taut, and the overall silhouette reads as sturdy yet streamlined. Numerals match the letterforms with similarly rounded geometry and a consistent forward lean.
Best suited for headlines, short copy, and prominent UI or signage where its slanted stance and heavy weight can carry impact. It fits branding systems that want an athletic or forward-driving voice, as well as packaging and promotional graphics where quick recognition matters.
The font projects motion and immediacy, with an assertive, sporty tone that still feels approachable thanks to its softened ends. It reads as modern and practical, suited to messaging that wants to feel active, bold, and direct without becoming harsh.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern italic sans optimized for strong emphasis and a sense of speed, balancing robust stroke weight with rounded finishing to stay legible and personable.
The italic angle is pronounced and consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures, giving lines a continuous sense of forward momentum. Round letters (like O/C/G and e/o) emphasize smooth elliptical construction, while straighter characters (like E/F/T and v/w/x) keep the texture crisp and punchy.