Sans Normal Kabab 13 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Newhouse DT' by DTP Types; 'Helvetica Hebrew', 'Helvetica World', 'Neue Helvetica', 'Neue Helvetica Armenian', 'Neue Helvetica Paneuropean', and 'Neue Helvetica Thai' by Linotype; 'Reyhan' by Plantype; and 'Europa Grotesk No. 2 SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sports, packaging, sporty, dynamic, confident, modern, punchy, impact, momentum, modernity, clarity, display, oblique, geometric, clean, compact, high-impact.
A heavy, oblique sans with smooth, geometric construction and rounded bowls. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, producing crisp silhouettes and strong color on the page. Counters are fairly open for the weight, while joins and terminals stay clean and blunt, giving the shapes a sturdy, engineered feel. Uppercase forms read compact and upright in proportion despite the slant, and the numerals are similarly solid and straightforward, built for clear, forceful presence.
Best suited to headlines, short statements, and display copy where a compact, high-impact italic voice is needed. It can work well for branding and packaging that benefits from speed and punch, and for sports- or tech-adjacent visuals that want a modern, driven tone.
The overall tone is energetic and forward-leaning, with a fast, assertive rhythm that feels contemporary and performance-oriented. Its weight and slant create a sense of momentum and confidence, leaning toward sporty and promotional messaging rather than quiet, neutral text.
The design appears intended to deliver a strong, modern sans voice with built-in motion from the oblique angle, prioritizing impact and immediacy. Its simplified, geometric shapes suggest an emphasis on consistency and bold readability in attention-grabbing contexts.
The slant is uniform across cases and figures, and spacing appears tuned for tight, headline-like settings where the dense texture becomes a feature. Round letters maintain smooth curvature without decorative inflections, keeping the personality focused on impact and clarity.