Sans Normal Komaz 12 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Core Sans N', 'Core Sans N SC', and 'Core Sans NR' by S-Core and 'Artico' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, ads, sporty, urgent, punchy, modern, assertive, space saving, attention grabbing, motion, display clarity, branding impact, condensed, oblique, geometric, compact, high impact.
A condensed oblique sans with heavy, uniform strokes and compact proportions. Letterforms lean forward with smooth, rounded curves and tightly controlled counters, creating a dense, efficient texture. Terminals are clean and mostly straight-cut, with simplified joins and minimal modulation. Numerals follow the same compact, sturdy construction, reading clearly at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and other high-impact display applications where space is tight but emphasis is needed. It can work well for sports and streetwear branding, promotional graphics, packaging callouts, and attention-grabbing UI labels when set at larger sizes with adequate spacing.
The overall tone is energetic and forceful, with a forward-leaning stance that suggests speed and momentum. Its compact rhythm and strong silhouettes feel contemporary and practical, leaning toward a no-nonsense, performance-oriented voice.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact per line with a compact footprint, combining a strong weight with an oblique stance for motion and immediacy. It prioritizes bold silhouette clarity and a consistent, modern sans structure for prominent, energetic typography.
The oblique angle and condensed width combine to produce strong horizontal drive, especially in all caps. Round letters (like C, O, Q) keep a smooth, geometric feel, while diagonals (A, V, W, X, Y) appear brisk and sharply directed, reinforcing the font’s dynamic character.