Sans Normal Aglub 14 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Myriad' by Adobe and 'Bartholeme Sans' by Galapagos (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, editorial display, quirky, playful, punchy, retro, friendly, space saving, personality, informality, impact, condensed, soft corners, blunt terminals, asymmetric, irregular rhythm.
A condensed sans with heavy, compact letterforms and a deliberately uneven, hand-cut feel. Strokes stay mostly uniform in thickness, with blunt terminals and subtly softened corners that keep shapes from feeling mechanical. Curves are slightly squashed and occasionally lopsided, and verticals can appear gently tilted, creating a lively rhythm across words. Uppercase forms are tall and tight, while the lowercase keeps simple single-storey shapes and short ascenders/descenders for a dense, efficient texture.
Best suited for display settings where a strong, compact voice is useful—headlines, posters, packaging, logos, and editorial callouts. The condensed proportions help fit more characters per line while maintaining impact, making it effective for short-to-medium text runs at larger sizes.
The overall tone is informal and characterful, with a playful, slightly offbeat energy. Its mild irregularities read as human and approachable, giving headlines a cheeky, retro-leaning flavor without turning into novelty lettering.
This design appears intended to deliver a bold, space-saving sans with a human, slightly irregular finish—something that stands out through texture and personality rather than contrast or ornament. It prioritizes immediacy and charm for attention-grabbing typography.
Round letters like O/C/G show compressed bowls, and joins in letters such as n/m/h look sturdy and blocky, reinforcing the compact, punchy color. Numerals follow the same condensed, heavy construction for consistent emphasis in mixed text.