Sans Normal Kalog 18 is a bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Core Sans G' by S-Core (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, apparel, playful, friendly, retro, sporty, casual, impact, approachability, energy, display clarity, retro sport, rounded, bouncy, slanted, chunky, soft corners.
A heavy, rounded sans with a consistent forward slant and compact curves that keep counters open and legible. Strokes are monolinear and smooth, with softly cut terminals and gently squared joins that create a slightly “tilted block” feel. Uppercase forms are broad and simple, while lowercase has a lively rhythm with single-storey a and g, a looped descender on j, and a rounded i/j dot. Figures are sturdy and clear, with an open 4 and a smoothly curved 2 and 3 that match the font’s overall softness.
Best suited to display settings where its weight and slant can carry personality—headlines, posters, logos, packaging, and athletic or casual branding. It can also work for short UI labels or callouts when you want warmth and momentum, but its strong presence favors larger sizes over dense text blocks.
The tone is upbeat and approachable, combining a sporty sign-painter energy with a mild retro flavor. Its slanted stance and rounded massing feel energetic and informal, suggesting movement and friendliness rather than precision or formality.
The design appears intended as a bold, friendly display sans that reads quickly while projecting motion and approachability. Rounded construction and simplified forms prioritize clarity and impact, aiming for a contemporary-retro, sport-leaning voice.
Letterfit appears roomy and even, helping large sizes feel stable while keeping the texture lively through the slant and rounded geometry. The shapes lean on circles and ovals for bowls and counters, giving the face a cohesive, bubbly silhouette across both cases and numerals.