Sans Normal Nodey 17 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Afical' by Formatype Foundry; 'Neue Helvetica', 'Neue Helvetica Armenian', and 'Neue Helvetica Paneuropean' by Linotype; 'Neue June' by Matt Chansky; 'M Ying Hei HK' by Monotype HK; 'Europa Grotesk No. 2 SB' and 'Europa Grotesk No. 2 SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection; and 'NeoGram' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, confident, modern, friendly, assertive, clean, impact, clarity, contemporary, versatility, approachability, geometric, monolinear, blocky, rounded, compact.
A heavy, geometric sans with monolinear strokes and broad, stable proportions. Curves are built from near-circular bowls and smooth arcs, while terminals are clean and mostly squared, giving the outlines a crisp, cut-to-shape finish. Counters stay fairly open for the weight, and the overall rhythm is even and steady, with sturdy verticals and simple, direct joins. Numerals match the letters in mass and construction, favoring straightforward silhouettes and strong interior space.
Best suited to display roles where strong emphasis is needed, such as headlines, posters, branding lockups, packaging, and short callouts. It can also work for large-size UI labels or signage where a compact, high-contrast-in-size presence is desirable.
The tone is bold and self-assured, with a contemporary, utilitarian polish. Its rounded geometry adds approachability, while the dense weight and clean edges keep it feeling decisive and high-impact.
Designed to deliver maximum impact with a simple geometric construction, prioritizing solidity and immediate legibility at larger sizes. The consistent, no-fuss forms suggest an aim toward versatile contemporary display typography that remains friendly rather than aggressive.
In text settings the letterforms maintain consistent color and presence, producing a strong typographic block. The shapes favor clarity over nuance, with minimal modulation and a generally uniform construction across uppercase, lowercase, and figures.