Sans Normal Aggiv 13 is a bold, very narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
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A compact, heavy sans with rounded construction and soft, slightly irregular contours that keep the strokes feeling organic rather than mechanical. Forms are condensed with tall vertical emphasis, and counters tend to be tight, especially in round letters, creating a dense, punchy texture in paragraphs. Terminals are blunt and gently curved, and diagonals (as in K, V, W, X, Y) show subtle wobble that adds personality without breaking overall consistency. The lowercase shows simple, sturdy shapes with single-storey a and g, a short-armed r, and a straightforward t, while numerals share the same condensed, rounded footprint for cohesive setting in display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, short bursts of copy, and branding where a compact, energetic voice is desired—such as posters, playful packaging, event graphics, and attention-grabbing signage. It can work for short paragraphs in larger sizes, particularly when paired with increased tracking and line spacing to preserve clarity.
The overall tone is upbeat and informal, with a hand-cut, slightly offbeat rhythm that reads as friendly and approachable. Its condensed, chunky presence gives it a poster-like confidence, while the softened curves and mild irregularity keep it from feeling rigid or corporate.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, condensed display voice with a friendly, slightly handmade character—combining rounded geometry with a lively, imperfect edge to feel approachable and memorable in branding contexts.
In text lines, the tight spacing and small interior counters create a strong black mass, so it performs best when given a bit of breathing room through tracking or generous line spacing. The letterforms maintain clear silhouettes, but the densest rounds (notably O/Q and 8/9) can look especially compact at smaller sizes.