Sans Normal Kaleh 16 is a bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Nicky Sans' by Digitype Studio, 'FF Mark' by FontFont, 'CF Asty' by Fonts.GR, 'Mirai' by GT&CANARY, and 'Acherus Feral' and 'Acherus Grotesque' by Horizon Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sportswear, sporty, confident, modern, energetic, punchy, impact, motion, attention, modernity, strength, oblique, compact counters, rounded terminals, high impact, sturdy.
A heavy, oblique sans with broad proportions and a steady, low-contrast stroke. Forms lean forward with a consistent slant, using smooth curves and rounded joins that keep the texture cohesive at display sizes. Counters are relatively tight and apertures are somewhat closed, contributing to a dense, high-impact rhythm. Numerals and capitals share a uniform, sturdy construction with simple, utilitarian geometry.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and brand marks where a bold, forward-leaning voice is needed. It also fits packaging and promotional graphics that benefit from dense, high-contrast presence against light backgrounds, and it can work for short UI labels or calls to action when set with enough space for clarity.
The overall tone is assertive and fast, with a sporty, contemporary feel. Its forward slant and dense color create a sense of motion and confidence, reading as direct and energetic rather than delicate or formal.
The design appears intended to deliver strong visual impact with a sense of speed, combining broad, rounded sans forms with a pronounced oblique stance. It prioritizes clarity and punch in large sizes, aiming for a modern, energetic typographic signature.
The italic angle is strong enough to be a defining characteristic, and the weight creates a dark typographic color that rewards generous tracking and line spacing in longer settings. Round glyphs stay smooth and controlled, while diagonals in letters like K, V, W, X, and Y add sharpness that keeps the face from feeling soft.