Sans Normal Kumos 9 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Myriad' by Adobe, 'AC Texto' by Antoine Crama, 'EF Diamanti Condensed' by Elsner+Flake, 'FF Transit' by FontFont, 'Barnaul Grotesk' by ParaType, 'Neue Reman Gt' by Propertype, and 'Alber New' by moretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sports, packaging, sporty, urgent, confident, dynamic, modern, impact, motion, display emphasis, modern utility, headline clarity, slanted, oblique, compact, rounded, punchy.
A slanted, heavy sans with compact proportions and smoothly rounded curves. Strokes are thick and even, with minimal contrast and clean, open counters that keep the forms legible at larger sizes. The rhythm is energetic and forward-leaning, with slightly irregular widths across glyphs that add a lively, poster-like texture without feeling rough or distressed. Numerals and capitals read sturdy and graphic, while the lowercase keeps a simple, contemporary structure with round bowls and brisk terminals.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and branding where a compact, energetic italic voice is needed. It works well for sports and event graphics, product packaging, promotional callouts, and short statements where impact and motion are priorities.
The overall tone feels fast, assertive, and contemporary—more athletic and promotional than formal. The strong weight and consistent slant convey motion and urgency, lending a confident, attention-grabbing voice.
The font appears designed to deliver a forceful, forward-moving sans italic for display use—prioritizing strong silhouettes, quick readability, and a modern, energetic presence across caps, lowercase, and numerals.
The design leans on broad curves and simplified joins, producing a strong silhouette and clear word shapes in short bursts of text. At smaller sizes the heavy strokes and tight interior spaces may benefit from generous tracking, while at display sizes the bold, streamlined shapes become the main visual feature.