Sans Normal Relav 10 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'EquipCondensed' by Hoftype, 'Engrez' by Indian Type Foundry, 'Breno Narrow' by Monotype, 'Robusta' by Tilde, and 'Nuno' by Type.p (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, branding, packaging, industrial, modern, assertive, utilitarian, techy, high impact, brand distinction, signage clarity, modern utility, stencil cut, rounded corners, compact counters, blocky.
A heavy sans with broad, simplified forms and a clear geometric underpinning. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, and curves are generously rounded, giving letters a smooth, engineered feel. Several rounded glyphs show distinctive vertical cutouts that read as stencil-like breaks, creating strong internal rhythm and clear differentiation in counters. Proportions are fairly compact with sturdy bowls and short joins, producing a dense, high-ink silhouette that stays cohesive across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals.
Best suited to display settings where strong presence and quick recognition matter, such as headlines, posters, branding systems, packaging, and signage. The heavy color and stencil-like notches can also work well for tech, industrial, or sports-oriented visual identities, especially at medium to large sizes where the internal cutouts read clearly.
The overall tone is tough and contemporary, combining a utilitarian, industrial voice with a slightly futuristic edge from the cutout details. It feels confident and attention-grabbing, designed to read as functional signage rather than delicate editorial typography.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a clean sans structure, while adding a signature identifier through repeated stencil-style vertical breaks in rounded forms. It aims for robust legibility and a modern, engineered personality that stands out in short phrases and brand marks.
The cutout motif appears most prominently in round letters and some numerals, which adds personality but can also become a dominant texture when used repeatedly in text. The lowercase shows a single-storey construction in several letters and keeps the same stout, simplified logic as the capitals, reinforcing a consistent, no-nonsense system.