Sans Normal Karih 17 is a bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Moula' by 38-lineart, 'Artegra Sans' by Artegra, 'EquipExtended' and 'Galvani' by Hoftype, 'Jindo' by Nine Font, 'Fact' by ParaType, and 'Neue Reman Gt' and 'Neue Reman Sans' by Propertype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sportswear, packaging, sporty, assertive, contemporary, energetic, techy, impact, speed, modernity, clarity, oblique, geometric, rounded, streamlined, compact.
A heavy, oblique sans with rounded, geometric construction and smooth, low-contrast strokes. Curves are broad and clean, counters are open, and terminals are mostly blunt with slight softening at corners, giving a sturdy, engineered feel. The italic slant is pronounced and consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals, with forms kept relatively simple and compact for strong silhouette clarity. Figures follow the same rounded logic, with an elliptical 0 and sturdy, angled stroke joins on 2, 4, and 7.
Best suited to display use such as headlines, posters, brand marks, and attention-grabbing UI/marketing moments where impact and momentum matter. It also fits sports and automotive/tech-oriented branding, packaging, and signage that benefits from bold, slanted emphasis.
The overall tone is fast and forceful, with a forward-leaning, performance-oriented attitude. Its chunky shapes and clean geometry read as modern and functional, leaning toward athletic and tech branding rather than formal or literary settings.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum punch with a forward-leaning stance, combining geometric simplicity with heavy strokes for high visual presence. It prioritizes clear silhouettes and a sense of motion, aiming for modern versatility in prominent, message-driven typography.
Uppercase shapes emphasize broad bowls and stable horizontals, while lowercase maintains straightforward, single-storey forms where applicable and a solid, uniform rhythm in text. The dense weight and oblique angle create strong word shapes, especially in short phrases and headlines.