Sans Normal Bibav 9 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gimbal Grotesque' by AVP; 'Bluteau Arabic Sans', 'Bluteau Hebrew Sans', and 'Bluteau Sans' by DSType; 'Accia Sans' by Mint Type; 'PF Adamant Sans Pro' by Parachute; 'Core Sans N SC' and 'Core Sans NR' by S-Core; and 'Comenia Sans' by Suitcase Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, ui labels, signage, confident, modern, friendly, straightforward, pragmatic, clarity, impact, legibility, simplicity, neutrality, geometric-leaning, clean, sturdy, open counters, round bowls.
A sturdy grotesque-style sans with rounded bowls and clean, straight terminals that read as modern and pragmatic. Curves are smooth and near-circular in letters like O/C/G, while verticals and diagonals stay crisp, producing an even, graphic texture in text. The lowercase shows single-storey forms (notably the a and g), a compact, efficient rhythm, and punctuation/dots that are square-cut and prominent, contributing to a utilitarian, editorial look.
Well suited to headlines, subheads, posters, and brand wordmarks that need a friendly but assertive sans. It also works for UI labels, signage, and short-to-medium editorial settings where a solid, even texture and high readability are priorities.
This typeface projects a confident, plainspoken tone with a friendly, contemporary feel. Its rounded curves and open counters keep it approachable, while the heavy color on the page adds emphasis and a sense of decisiveness.
The design appears intended to deliver clear, contemporary communication with strong presence at display and headline sizes. Its simplified, single-storey lowercase forms and open shapes suggest an emphasis on quick recognition and an uncomplicated, modern voice.
The numerals are simple and highly readable, with rounded shapes on 0/6/8/9 and a straightforward, vertical 1. Overall spacing appears balanced, producing a dark, consistent typographic color in paragraphs without sharp calligraphic modulation.