Sans Normal Kemiv 14 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Newhouse DT' by DTP Types, 'Helvetica Now' by Monotype, 'Aago' and 'Air Superfamily' by Positype, and 'Artico' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sports, packaging, sporty, urgent, modern, assertive, punchy, impact, speed, attention, compactness, display, slanted, compact, rounded, sturdy, dynamic.
A compact, heavy italic sans with broad, rounded curves and blunt terminals. The forms lean forward with a consistent slant, producing a tight, energetic rhythm and strong horizontal flow in words. Counters are relatively small and apertures tend toward closed, giving letters a dense, blocky color. Overall geometry mixes circular bowls with straight, slightly tapered joins, keeping shapes smooth and sturdy rather than sharp.
Best suited to headlines, short statements, and display typography where impact matters more than fine detail. It works well for sports and event graphics, bold branding, packaging callouts, and attention-grabbing digital banners, especially at medium-to-large sizes.
The tone is fast and forceful, suggesting motion and immediacy. Its forward-leaning stance and dense weight read as confident and high-impact, with a contemporary, athletic flavor that feels promotional and headline-driven.
The font appears designed to deliver maximum emphasis in a compact footprint, combining a forward italic angle with rounded, durable shapes for a modern display voice. It prioritizes momentum and legibility at display sizes, aiming for a strong, promotional presence.
The design emphasizes mass and cohesion: rounded bowls (notably in O/Q/0/8) contrast with firm, simplified structures in letters like E/F/T and the diagonals in V/W/X. The slant and compact proportions create strong word shapes, while the heavy strokes reduce interior detail at smaller sizes.