Sans Normal Yikev 9 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Hanley Pro' by District 62 Studio, 'Nusara' by Locomotype, 'MC Logith' by Maulana Creative, 'Sebino Soft' by Nine Font, 'Akwe Pro' by ROHH, 'Arthura' by Seniors Studio, and 'Coben' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, children’s, headlines, stickers, playful, handmade, friendly, casual, chunky, handmade feel, friendly display, informal tone, craft aesthetic, rounded, soft, blobby, inked, irregular.
A rounded, heavy sans with a distinctly hand-drawn, inked silhouette. Strokes are thick and softly contoured with noticeable edge wobble and slight swelling, creating an organic, marker-like texture rather than crisp geometry. Counters are generally open and circular, terminals are blunt and rounded, and proportions vary subtly from glyph to glyph, producing a lively rhythm with slightly uneven widths and spacing.
Best suited for short-to-medium display settings where its bold, tactile texture can be appreciated: posters, playful branding, packaging, labels, and kids-oriented materials. It can work in brief blurbs or pull quotes, but the irregular edges and heavy mass are more effective in headings than in long-form body text.
The overall tone is informal and approachable, with a cheerful, homemade character. Its imperfect edges and bouncy shapes suggest a crafty, kid-friendly energy that feels more personal than polished.
The design appears intended to mimic a hand-rendered, marker/brush fill with rounded forms and deliberate irregularity, prioritizing warmth and personality over strict typographic refinement. It aims to deliver high-impact, friendly display typography with an artisanal, handmade feel.
The texture is consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals, with intentionally uneven stroke boundaries that read well at larger sizes. Some joins and bowls appear slightly asymmetrical, reinforcing the natural, drawn quality while keeping letterforms recognizable.