Sans Normal Viray 9 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Futura EF' by Elsner+Flake; 'Brandon Text Condensed' by HVD Fonts; 'Futura' by Linotype; 'Futura Now' by Monotype; 'Futura ND', 'Futura ND Alternate', and 'Futura Next' by Neufville Digital; and 'Futura PT' by ParaType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sportswear, packaging, signage, sporty, punchy, urgent, youthful, confident, impact, motion, compactness, headline, condensed, slanted, rounded, compact, blocky.
A heavy, slanted sans with compact proportions and rounded outer curves. Strokes are broadly uniform, with softened corners and slightly asymmetrical curves that keep the texture lively rather than rigid. Counters are relatively tight and apertures stay small, producing a dense, high-impact rhythm in words. Numerals and capitals share the same forward-leaning, compressed stance, creating strong vertical emphasis and a cohesive, poster-ready silhouette.
Best suited to large-size applications where impact matters: headlines, posters, retail signage, and punchy branding. It also fits sports and fitness graphics, labels, and packaging where a compact, slanted sans can communicate speed and intensity.
The overall tone is energetic and assertive, with a sporty, headline-driven feel. Its forward lean and dense spacing suggest motion and urgency, giving it a confident, attention-grabbing voice suited to bold messaging.
Likely intended as a bold display sans that combines a condensed footprint with a dynamic slant for maximum attention in short bursts of text. The rounded, uniform stroke language suggests a goal of maintaining friendliness and clarity while staying forceful and energetic.
The design’s round forms and softened joins help prevent the weight from feeling overly harsh, while the narrow build keeps lines compact. In running text at larger sizes, the consistent stroke weight and tight counters create a strong, dark typographic color that reads as emphatic rather than delicate.