Sans Normal Tubuv 13 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, event promos, sporty, assertive, retro, dynamic, punchy, attention, motion, impact, branding, display, oblique, rounded, compact, bracketed, ball terminals.
A heavy, oblique display face with broad proportions and a soft, rounded construction. Strokes feel brush-like and slightly tapered, with smooth joins and subtly swelling curves that create an energetic rhythm. Counters are relatively open for the weight, and curves dominate over straight geometry, giving letters a buoyant, inflated look. Terminals often finish with rounded or ball-like ends, and several forms show gentle, bracket-like transitions that soften corners and add motion.
Best used for short, high-impact text such as headlines, posters, sports or team branding, and bold packaging callouts. It also fits event promotions and merch-style graphics where a strong oblique voice helps convey motion and excitement. Because of its weight and personality, it’s most effective at larger sizes rather than extended body copy.
The overall tone is loud, confident, and fast-moving, with a distinctly vintage flavor. Its slanted stance and bouncy curves suggest speed and impact, while the rounded terminals keep it friendly rather than harsh. The result feels suited to attention-grabbing messaging with a playful, competitive edge.
The design appears intended to deliver a high-energy, display-forward voice by combining broad, heavy shapes with an integrated oblique structure and softened terminals. It prioritizes visual momentum and brand character over neutrality, aiming to read quickly and stand out in crowded layouts.
The italics are built into the forms rather than being a simple mechanical slant, with curves and joins shaped to maintain flow at large sizes. Uppercase and lowercase share a consistent, chunky silhouette, and the numerals match the same bold, rounded energy for cohesive headline setting.