Sans Normal Jumas 1 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Formata' and 'Formata W1G' by Berthold; 'Impara' by Hoftype; 'ITC Stone Humanist', 'ITC Stone Sans', and 'ITC Stone Sans II' by ITC; 'Praxis Next' by Linotype; 'Corpid' by LucasFonts; and 'Phoenica Std' by preussTYPE (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, sporty, dynamic, confident, retro, punchy, display impact, convey motion, brand emphasis, headline clarity, oblique, rounded, geometric, compact, high-impact.
A heavy, oblique sans with rounded, geometric construction and tightly managed counters. Curves are smooth and elliptical, while joins and terminals stay clean and mostly flat, giving the letters a sturdy, engineered feel rather than a calligraphic one. Uppercase forms read compact and uniform, with broad bowls and minimal detailing; lowercase follows the same simplified geometry with single-storey a and g and a clear, open e. Numerals are large and sturdy, with rounded shapes and consistent stroke behavior that holds up well at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and prominent UI or signage where strong presence and quick readability matter. It also fits sports branding, event graphics, and packaging callouts that benefit from an energetic, forward-leaning voice.
The slanted stance and dense, rounded forms convey speed and forward motion, pairing a modern athletic attitude with a faint retro headline flavor. Overall it feels assertive and energetic, designed to grab attention quickly without becoming decorative.
The design appears intended as an impact-oriented italic sans for display typography, emphasizing momentum and solidity through rounded geometry and compact proportions. Its simplified letterforms suggest a focus on clarity and consistency in large-scale, attention-driven applications.
The rhythm is intentionally compact, with short extenders and robust interior shapes that keep word silhouettes solid. Diagonals (K, V, W, X, Y) feel particularly strong and contribute to the font’s dynamic texture in all-caps settings.