Sans Normal Mekiy 9 is a very bold, very wide, medium contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Akzidenz-Grotesk Next' by Berthold, 'HD Colton' by HyperDeluxe, 'Otoiwo Grotesk' by Pepper Type, 'Vinila' by Plau, 'Gigranche' by Ridtype, and 'Heading Now' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, sports branding, posters, packaging, promotions, sporty, punchy, assertive, energetic, retro, impact, speed, emphasis, branding, slanted, blocky, rounded, compact counters, soft corners.
A heavy, forward-slanted sans with broad proportions and compact internal spaces. Strokes are thick and even, with subtly softened corners and rounded bowls that keep the texture smooth despite the mass. The italic angle is consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures, creating a strong rightward motion, while joins and terminals stay clean and unadorned. Counters are relatively tight and apertures are modest, giving the face a dense, high-impact color in text and display settings.
Best suited to headlines, hero copy, and short emphatic statements where impact and momentum are desired. It works well for sports and motorsport branding, promotional graphics, packaging callouts, and bold signage where a dense, slanted sans can signal energy and strength.
The overall tone is bold and kinetic, leaning toward athletic and action-oriented messaging. Its slanted, wide stance reads confident and urgent, with a slightly retro sports-poster feel that emphasizes speed and power over delicacy.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact with a fast, forward-leaning rhythm, pairing wide, rounded constructions with compact counters for a powerful, poster-ready voice.
In continuous text the weight produces a very dark typographic color, and the combination of broad shapes with tight counters can make long passages feel intense. The numerals match the letterforms’ stout, rounded construction and maintain the same forward drive, supporting cohesive headline systems.