Sans Normal Kobit 9 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Myriad', 'Myriad Bengali', 'Myriad Devanagari', and 'Myriad Hebrew' by Adobe; 'Elisar DT' by DTP Types; and 'Whitney' by Hoefler & Co. (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sportswear, packaging, sporty, assertive, contemporary, energetic, approachable, forward motion, display impact, modern utility, friendly strength, oblique, rounded, soft corners, clean, compact.
A heavy, oblique sans with rounded, open forms and smooth, low-modulation strokes. The italics are constructed as true slanted letterforms rather than a simple shear, with lively diagonals in letters like K, V, W, and X and a generally compact footprint. Curves (C, G, O, Q) are generously circular with softened joins, while counters stay clear and fairly open for a dense weight. Terminals are mostly blunt and clean, and the overall rhythm feels slightly tightened, emphasizing solidity and forward motion.
This style is well suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, brand marks, and packaging where an energetic oblique voice helps create motion. It also fits sports and lifestyle communications, as well as bold UI accents or labels where strong shapes and open counters aid quick recognition.
The overall tone is energetic and forward-leaning, reading as modern and confident without becoming harsh. Rounded geometry and friendly curves temper the strength of the weight, giving it a sporty, contemporary voice suited to punchy messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, kinetic sans for display-forward use, combining sturdy weight with softened geometry to stay approachable. The oblique structure and compact rhythm suggest an emphasis on momentum and punch while preserving legibility in larger sizes.
Uppercase shapes lean toward geometric simplicity, while lowercase forms keep a utilitarian, workmanlike feel; the single-storey a and the curved, open e reinforce an informal, contemporary texture. Numerals follow the same rounded, sturdy construction, with clear silhouettes that match the letterforms’ slanted momentum.