Sans Normal Bomab 9 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to '1955' by Alan Smithee Studio, 'Neo Grotesk' by Fontador, 'Neue Rational Standard' by René Bieder, and 'Clinto' by XdCreative (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui text, body text, signage, editorial, presentations, clean, neutral, modern, friendly, practical, readability, versatility, neutrality, modernity, rounded, open apertures, even color, clear counters, plain terminals.
A clean sans with broadly rounded bowls and smooth, continuous curves paired with straightforward verticals. Stroke weight is even and consistent, producing a steady typographic color across lines. Proportions feel generous in width, with open counters and apertures that keep letters like c, e, and s readable, while joins and terminals remain plain and unembellished. The lowercase shows simple, workmanlike construction with a single-storey a and g and round i/j dots, giving the design an approachable, contemporary texture.
This design suits interface copy, product text, and general-purpose editorial settings where consistent rhythm and easy scanning matter. Its open shapes and even stroke color also make it a solid choice for signage, wayfinding, and presentation typography, especially at small to medium sizes.
The overall tone is neutral and modern, with a slightly friendly warmth coming from the rounded forms. It feels practical and matter-of-fact rather than expressive, aiming for clarity and familiarity in everyday reading.
The font appears designed as a dependable, all-purpose sans prioritizing clarity, consistency, and broad usability. Its rounded construction and minimal detailing suggest an intention to feel contemporary and friendly without calling attention to the letterforms.
Figures are straightforward and legible, with rounded shapes for 0, 8, and 9 and simple, sturdy construction on 1, 4, and 7. The ampersand in the sample reads as clean and functional, matching the font’s restrained, utilitarian detailing.