Sans Normal Konew 16 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Acumin' by Adobe, 'Mollen' by Eko Bimantara, 'Evert Greek Display' and 'Evert Latin Display' by Foundry5, and 'Neue Reman Gt' by Propertype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sports, editorial, sporty, dynamic, modern, assertive, clean, emphasis, modernization, motion, impact, clarity, oblique, geometric, rounded, crisp, compact.
A forward-leaning sans with sturdy strokes and rounded geometry. Curves are smooth and full, with circular bowls and soft joins, while terminals are clean and largely straight-cut. The italic construction is consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures, giving the set a unified slanted rhythm; apertures stay fairly open and counters remain clear even in heavier shapes. Overall proportions feel slightly compact with energetic diagonals, and the numerals match the letterforms with similarly rounded forms and steady weight.
Well-suited for headlines, promotional typography, and brand marks that need a modern, energetic tone. It can also work for short editorial callouts, packaging, and sports or tech-themed materials where bold, slanted emphasis helps create momentum. In longer settings it will be most effective at comfortable sizes with adequate line spacing to balance its strong texture.
The overall tone is energetic and contemporary, with a brisk, in-motion feel driven by the oblique stance and strong presence. It reads as confident and straightforward rather than ornamental, combining friendliness from the rounded shapes with a purposeful, sporty momentum.
The design appears intended to deliver a clear, contemporary sans voice with built-in emphasis through an oblique stance and rounded, geometric construction. It prioritizes impact and motion while keeping letterforms straightforward and legible.
Caps maintain simple, geometric silhouettes, while lowercase forms keep a pragmatic, sans structure that favors clarity in continuous text. The sample lines show a dense, emphatic texture at larger sizes, where the slant and weight create a strong typographic voice.