Sans Normal Kabaw 9 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Geometric 415' by Bitstream, 'Capitana' by Floodfonts, 'Tellumo' by Monotype, 'Geometric 415' by Tilde, and 'Entendre' and 'Entendre Rough' by Wordshape (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sportswear, packaging, sporty, dynamic, friendly, confident, contemporary, emphasis, momentum, modernity, approachability, impact, oblique, rounded, geometric, heavy, compact.
A heavy, oblique sans with rounded, geometric construction and smooth, low-contrast strokes. Counters are generous and largely circular, giving letters like O, Q, and 8 a clean, even rhythm, while terminals are mostly blunt with subtly softened edges. The slant is consistent across capitals, lowercase, and figures, creating forward motion without sacrificing clarity. Proportions feel compact and sturdy, with wide, stable curves and simplified joins that keep the texture dense and uniform in blocks of text.
Best suited to headlines and short-to-medium text where impact is desired—posters, promotional graphics, product packaging, and brand marks. The slanted stance and rounded geometry also fit sports and lifestyle identities, as well as interface callouts and section headers where a strong, modern emphasis is needed.
The overall tone is energetic and assertive, with a friendly roundness that keeps it approachable rather than harsh. Its consistent forward lean suggests speed and momentum, lending a sporty, promotional feel. The bold presence reads confident and modern, suited to attention-grabbing messaging.
This design appears intended to deliver a bold, fast-moving voice through a consistent oblique angle and rounded geometric shapes. The simplified, sturdy construction prioritizes strong silhouettes and even texture, aiming for legibility and punch in display and promotional contexts.
Uppercase forms stay straightforward and geometric, while lowercase shows single-storey shapes in the a and g, reinforcing an informal, contemporary voice. Numerals are large and sturdy with clear silhouettes, and the punctuation in the sample text holds up well at display sizes. The letterforms maintain a steady color in paragraph-like settings, producing a strong, cohesive typographic texture.