Sans Normal Kibey 12 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Alfabetica' by Eurotypo, 'Epoca Pro' by Hoftype, 'MVB Solitaire Pro' by MVB, 'Fact' by ParaType, 'Neue Reman Gt' by Propertype, 'Arthura' by Seniors Studio, and 'URW Grotesk' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sportswear, sporty, dynamic, modern, confident, friendly, emphasis, modernization, energy, clarity, impact, oblique, rounded, geometric, clean, compact.
A heavy, oblique sans with rounded, geometric construction and smooth, continuous curves. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal contrast, producing a dense, high-impact texture. Counters are generous and largely circular (notably in O, C, e, and 8), while terminals are clean and blunt rather than tapered. The italic slant is steady and pronounced, and the overall rhythm feels compact and forward-leaning, with simple, sturdy joins and clear shapes in both uppercase and lowercase.
Best suited to headlines, short copy, and display settings where strong presence and motion are desired—such as branding, packaging, event graphics, and sports-leaning marketing. It can also work for UI accents or callouts where an emphatic, modern oblique sans is needed, while longer text will appear dense due to the heavy stroke weight.
The slanted stance and weight give the font an energetic, fast-moving tone that reads as sporty and contemporary. Its rounded geometry keeps the voice approachable and friendly, while the dense strokes add confidence and emphasis.
The design appears intended to deliver an assertive, contemporary sans voice with a sense of speed, using a pronounced oblique angle and rounded geometric forms to balance impact with approachability.
Numerals are broad and highly legible with rounded bowls (0, 8, 9) and open forms (2, 3), matching the letterforms’ geometric logic. The lowercase shows a single-storey a and g, reinforcing the simplified, modern character and maintaining consistency with the circular counter shapes.