Sans Normal Jobab 23 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Mr Eaves XL Modern' by Emigre, 'FS Elliot' and 'FS Elliot Paneuropean' by Fontsmith, 'Nietos' by Melvastype, 'Binate' by Monotype, and 'Interval Next' by Mostardesign (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sportswear, packaging, sporty, assertive, energetic, contemporary, headline-ready, impact, motion, display, attention, oblique, geometric, rounded, chunky, compact counters.
A heavy, oblique sans with broad proportions and tightly controlled counters. Strokes are uniformly thick with smooth, rounded curves and a largely geometric construction, giving letters a dense, high-impact color on the page. Terminals are clean and mostly straight-cut, with minimal detailing; joins and bowls stay full and circular, while diagonals (A, K, V, W, X) read robust and stable rather than sharp. The overall rhythm is compact and punchy, with generous cap height and a steady slant that stays consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and figures.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, event graphics, branding marks, and packaging where a strong oblique sans can carry attention. It can also work for sports and fitness communications, title cards, and bold callouts where legibility at large sizes and visual momentum are priorities.
The font projects speed and force, with a forward-leaning stance that feels athletic and promotional. Its bold, rounded massing gives it a confident, contemporary tone that reads as loud and upbeat rather than delicate or formal.
The design appears intended as a powerful italic display sans that emphasizes motion and density while keeping shapes simple and geometric. It prioritizes immediate recognition and graphic punch, delivering a compact, modern voice for promotional typography.
In text settings the weight and compact inner spaces create strong presence and reduced whitespace, making the face most comfortable at larger sizes. Figures are similarly sturdy and slightly condensed internally, matching the assertive, signage-like texture of the letters.