Sans Normal Sorob 12 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, editorial, retro, theatrical, quirky, elegant, playful, space saving, display impact, vintage flavor, stylized readability, condensed, tall, monolinear, open apertures, rounded terminals.
A tall, tightly set sans with strongly condensed proportions and a lively, slightly elastic rhythm. Strokes are mostly even with gentle modulation, and many forms use narrow ovals and long verticals, giving the alphabet a stretched, display-forward silhouette. Curves are smooth and clean, counters are compact but generally open, and terminals tend to feel rounded rather than sharply cut. The overall texture is light and vertical, with distinct, legible figures and simple, clean punctuation.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, and short-to-medium text where its condensed, high-vertical presence can create impact without heavy weight. It works well for posters, packaging, and branding that want a vintage-leaning, characterful voice, and can also serve as an editorial accent face for pull quotes or section titles.
The tone reads as retro and theatrical, with a hint of whimsy from the exaggerated height and narrow bowls. It balances refinement and playfulness, suggesting a classic poster or marquee sensibility without becoming ornamental.
The design appears aimed at delivering maximum presence in limited horizontal space, using tall proportions and streamlined shapes to achieve a distinctive display look. Its restrained detailing and clean construction suggest an intention to stay readable while still feeling stylized and era-referential.
Uppercase forms emphasize verticality (notably in E/F/H/I/L/T), while rounded letters like O/Q/C remain narrow and upright, helping maintain consistent color in text. The numerals follow the same tall, condensed logic, reinforcing a cohesive display system across letters and figures.