Sans Normal Vilay 9 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'EB Corp' by Eko Bimantara, 'Finador' by Fincker Font Cuisine, and 'Daytona' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui labels, signage, editorial, brand systems, presentations, modern, dynamic, clean, approachable, technical, clarity, modernization, motion, legibility, versatility, oblique, rounded, geometric, monoline, open counters.
This typeface is a slanted, monoline sans with rounded geometry and smooth, continuous curves. Stroke weight stays even across the alphabet, with open counters and simplified joins that keep forms clear at text sizes. Uppercase shapes feel compact and slightly squared-off by straight terminals, while lowercase forms lean more circular, with a single-storey a and g and a straightforward, looped descender on g. Numerals follow the same oblique, rounded construction, with a clean, open 4 and a plain, readable 1, reinforcing a consistent, contemporary rhythm.
It works well for interface typography, dashboards, and wayfinding where a clean sans with added motion is useful. The consistent stroke and open counters also suit short editorial passages, marketing copy, and brand systems that want a contemporary, streamlined voice.
The overall tone is modern and energetic, with the oblique angle adding motion and a forward-leaning, sporty feel. Rounded forms keep it friendly rather than rigid, making it feel practical and contemporary without becoming playful or decorative.
The font appears designed to provide a neutral, contemporary sans voice with an inherent sense of speed from the slant, balancing geometric clarity with soft rounding for comfortable reading. It aims for dependable legibility in both display lines and continuous text while retaining a modern, dynamic personality.
The design maintains a steady texture in running text, with generous internal space and few sharp corners. Diagonal-heavy letters like K, V, W, X, and Y emphasize the italic momentum, while curved letters (C, G, O, S) remain smooth and open, supporting readability.