Sans Normal Kubuh 20 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Nicky Sans' by Digitype Studio, 'Nietos' by Melvastype, 'Geograph' by Sarah Khan, 'URW Form' by URW Type Foundry, and 'Glot' by Wordshape (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sportswear, energetic, modern, sporty, confident, dynamic, impact, momentum, clarity, modernity, oblique, geometric, clean, crisp, compact.
A slanted, heavy sans with rounded geometric construction and clean, open counters. Strokes stay largely uniform, with smooth curves in C, O, and S and crisp, straight terminals that keep forms firm rather than soft. Proportions feel compact and forward-leaning, with broad uppercase shapes, a sturdy vertical rhythm, and slightly narrower, efficient lowercase. Numerals match the same solid, rounded logic, keeping a consistent color and spacing across the set.
Best suited to display applications where the strong slant and dense presence can carry impact—headlines, posters, campaign graphics, and bold brand statements. It can also work for short subheads or callouts in packaging and editorial layouts where a dynamic, modern emphasis is needed.
The overall tone is assertive and in-motion, with an athletic, contemporary feel driven by the oblique stance and dense weight. It reads as purposeful and confident rather than playful, projecting a straightforward, no-nonsense voice.
Designed to deliver a bold, forward-leaning sans voice that combines geometric clarity with energetic emphasis. The consistent stroke weight and simplified shapes suggest an intention to stay clean and legible while maximizing visual punch in prominent text.
The italic angle is pronounced enough to create clear directionality in lines of text, while the simple, geometric skeleton keeps word shapes stable at larger sizes. Round letters retain generous interior space, helping maintain clarity despite the heavy stroke.