Sans Normal Kabab 19 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Afical' by Formatype Foundry, 'Neue Haas Unica' and 'Neue Haas Unica Paneuropean' by Linotype, 'Monto Grotesk' and 'Monto Screen' by Lucas Tillian, and 'Identidad' by Punchform (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, advertising, packaging, sporty, urgent, confident, modern, dynamic, display impact, speed emphasis, brand voice, headline clarity, oblique, geometric, compact, clean, punchy.
A heavy, oblique sans with compact proportions and smooth, rounded construction. Strokes are sturdy and largely monolinear, with clean terminals and minimal modulation. Counters are fairly tight (notably in bowls like B, P, R, and 8), producing a dense, high-impact color. Curves are circular-leaning and consistent, while diagonals (A, K, V, W, X, Y) are assertive and contribute to a forward-leaning rhythm. Numerals are sturdy and straightforward, with a closed-loop 8 and a simple, slanted 1.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, promotions, and sports or event branding where a strong slanted voice helps convey speed and emphasis. It can also work for bold callouts and packaging text where clarity and punch are more important than airy readability at small sizes.
The overall tone is energetic and forceful, with a distinctly fast, forward-leaning posture. It reads as sporty and promotional—built to feel decisive and attention-grabbing rather than quiet or delicate.
The design appears intended as an assertive italic sans for display use, emphasizing motion, immediacy, and strong legibility at a glance. Its consistent, rounded geometry and sturdy strokes aim to deliver a modern, no-nonsense tone across letters and numerals.
The italic angle is strong enough to create momentum in lines of text, and the dense interior spaces help maintain presence at larger sizes. The forms stay clean and unfussy, keeping the style modern and utilitarian.