Sans Normal Modif 9 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Boulder' by Umka Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, logos, children’s media, playful, chunky, friendly, retro, cartoonish, attention grabbing, friendly tone, handmade feel, display impact, retro flavor, bulky, bouncy, soft corners, irregular rhythm, compact counters.
A heavy, blocky sans with rounded outer contours and subtly uneven geometry that gives the forms a hand-shaped feel. Strokes are thick and blunt-ended, with broad shoulders and generously filled silhouettes; counters tend to be compact and sometimes asymmetric. The alphabet shows small, deliberate quirks—slightly tilted verticals, off-center bowls, and wavy joins—that create a lively rhythm without becoming distressed. Punctuation and numerals follow the same inflated, cut-paper solidity, keeping color on the page dense and consistent in headlines.
Well suited to posters, splashy headlines, branding marks, and packaging where a bold, friendly voice is needed. It can also work for event promotions, playful product labels, or children’s and entertainment-oriented graphics, especially when set with ample spacing and short line lengths.
The overall tone is bold and upbeat, with a humorous, approachable personality. Its soft corners and slightly wobbly construction suggest a casual, kid-friendly energy and a touch of retro display charm rather than formal modernism.
The design appears intended as a characterful display sans that prioritizes impact and warmth. Its slightly irregular construction and compact counters suggest a deliberate move toward an informal, handcrafted look that stays clean and highly legible at larger sizes.
In the sample text, the weight produces strong impact and high presence at large sizes; the dense fill and tight interior spaces can make long passages feel heavy. The irregularities add character quickly, so it reads best when the goal is emphasis and personality rather than neutrality.