Sans Normal Nikob 9 is a very bold, very wide, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Artegra Sans' by Artegra, 'LCT Picon' by LCT, 'Radiate Sans' by Studio Sun, and 'NeoGram' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, confident, modern, friendly, punchy, clean, impact, clarity, modern branding, approachability, display strength, geometric, rounded, monolinear, soft corners, sturdy.
A heavy, geometric sans with broad proportions and smooth, rounded curves. Strokes stay largely uniform, producing a dense, even color with minimal contrast and crisp terminals. Counters are generous in round letters (o, e, a), while joins and diagonals (k, v, w, y) keep a firm, engineered feel rather than a handwritten one. The lowercase shows a tall x-height and compact ascenders/descenders, supporting tight, efficient word shapes; figures are equally solid and open, built from simple, stable forms.
Best suited for display use where bold, wide letterforms can create immediate presence—headlines, posters, brand marks, packaging, and short UI/marketing statements. It can also work for signage and title treatments where clarity at a distance and a strong silhouette are priorities.
The overall tone is assertive and contemporary, with a friendly softness coming from the rounded construction. Its wide stance and heavy weight read as confident and attention-grabbing, while the clean geometry keeps it neutral enough for straightforward, modern branding.
The design appears aimed at delivering maximum visual impact through wide, geometric letterforms and uniform stroke weight, while keeping the personality approachable via rounded curves and open counters. It prioritizes strong legibility and a consistent, modern rhythm for prominent typographic moments.
In the sample text the font holds up at large sizes with strong impact and clear separation between shapes, especially in round forms and wide capitals. The rhythm is expansive, with consistently wide letterforms creating a spacious, headline-driven texture.