Sans Normal Jikub 1 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'City Boys' and 'City Boys Soft' by Dharma Type, 'Dialog' by Linotype, 'Newbery Sans Pro' by Sudtipos, and 'Indecise' by Tipo Pèpel (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, sporty, assertive, modern, energetic, punchy, impact, speed, branding, attention, display strength, oblique, compact counters, rounded terminals, high impact, display.
This typeface is a heavy, oblique sans with broad proportions and rounded, softly squared contours. Strokes are thick and consistent with subtle modulation, producing compact internal counters in letters like B, P, and R. Curves are smooth and continuous, while joints and terminals feel clean and slightly softened rather than sharply cut. The overall rhythm is dynamic due to the slant and the wide set, with sturdy verticals, open bowls, and confident diagonal construction in forms like K, V, W, and X.
It performs best in short, prominent text such as headlines, hero banners, posters, and signage where the heavy weight and slanted stance can carry the message. It can also work well for energetic branding applications—particularly sports, fitness, and product packaging—where bold presence and quick readability are priorities.
The font reads as bold and energetic, with an athletic, forward-leaning momentum. Its weight and width give it a confident, attention-grabbing voice suited to high-impact messaging rather than delicate or understated tone.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, high-impact sans that feels fast and forceful, combining wide proportions with a consistent, rounded construction for clear, emphatic display typography.
Uppercase forms appear especially strong and poster-ready, while lowercase maintains a sturdy, simplified construction that stays cohesive at large sizes. Numerals are bold and highly legible with generous overall shapes, reinforcing the font’s display-first character.