Sans Normal Koday 9 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Nuno' by Type.p (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sportswear, packaging, sporty, dynamic, confident, contemporary, energetic, impact, momentum, modernity, clarity, brand voice, oblique, rounded, smooth, geometric, clean.
A heavy, oblique sans with smooth, rounded curves and broadly geometric construction. Strokes are uniform and solid, with tight apertures and compact counters that keep the texture dense and punchy. The slant is consistent across capitals, lowercase, and figures, and the shapes favor simple, circular/elliptical bowls with clean terminals. Numerals share the same forward-leaning momentum and sturdy, blocky presence.
Works best for headlines, short statements, and branding where a strong, slanted voice helps create momentum. It’s a good fit for sports and fitness identities, promotional graphics, packaging callouts, and any display context that benefits from compact, high-impact letterforms.
The overall tone is energetic and assertive, with a forward-driving posture that reads as sporty and modern. It feels confident and attention-grabbing, suited to messaging that wants motion and urgency without becoming decorative.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, modern sans voice with built-in motion from the oblique angle, prioritizing punch and clarity in large sizes. Its rounded geometry and uniform stroke treatment suggest a focus on consistency and strong visual presence in contemporary graphic applications.
Capitals are wide and stable with strong curves (notably in C, G, O, Q), while diagonal-heavy letters (A, K, M, N, V, W, X, Y) emphasize the italic rhythm. Lowercase forms are straightforward and highly legible at display sizes, and the figures appear built to match headline emphasis rather than delicate text settings.