Sans Normal Miki 9 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, stickers, playful, chunky, retro, friendly, cartoonish, impact, approachability, quirky detail, brand presence, soft corners, rounded, bouncy, compact counters, ink-trap notches.
A heavy, rounded sans with broad proportions and a dense, blocky silhouette. Curves are built from smooth circular and oval forms, while corners are slightly softened rather than sharply chamfered. Many letters show small, deliberate notches or cut-ins at joins and apertures, adding a distinctive rhythm and helping separate strokes in tight areas. Counters are compact and often near-circular, giving the face a punchy, poster-like texture and strong color on the line.
Best suited to display settings such as headlines, posters, brand marks, packaging, and short promotional copy where its mass and rounded forms can carry visual impact. It can also work for playful UI labels or signage when used at larger sizes to preserve interior clarity.
The overall tone is bold and approachable, with a playful, slightly retro feel. The rounded construction and quirky notches add personality, making the font feel informal and energetic rather than neutral or technical.
The font appears designed to deliver maximum visual weight with friendly, rounded geometry, while adding character through consistent cut-in notches that break up the black shapes. The emphasis is on memorable display presence and a distinctive, cohesive texture across letters and figures.
The design favors large, simple shapes and tight interior spaces, so it reads best when given ample size and spacing. The notch details become more noticeable in letters like C, S, G, and several numerals, creating a recognizable signature across the set.