Sans Normal Riber 16 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Altersan' by Eko Bimantara, 'Famiar' by Mans Greback, 'Acto' by Monotype, and 'NuOrder' and 'Syke' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, branding, signage, packaging, ui labels, modern, friendly, confident, clean, approachable, clarity, approachability, modernity, impact, rounded, geometric, soft corners, high legibility, sturdy.
A sturdy sans with rounded, geometric construction and softly squared terminals. Strokes are heavy and even, with open counters and clear internal space that keeps letterforms readable at size. The lowercase shows a compact, practical build with a single‑storey “a,” a rounded “g,” and a short, straightforward “r,” while the capitals are broad and stable with smooth curves and minimal modulation. Numerals follow the same robust, rounded logic, with simple, sign-like shapes and consistent weight across curves and straights.
This font suits bold headlines, brand marks, and packaging where a modern, friendly presence is needed. Its open shapes and steady rhythm also work well for UI labels, wayfinding, and other short-to-medium text that benefits from strong clarity at varying sizes.
The overall tone is contemporary and approachable, pairing a confident weight with softened corners that feel friendly rather than rigid. It reads as practical and direct, with a warm, slightly playful edge suitable for modern branding.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary, geometric sans voice with softened details—combining assertive weight for impact with rounded finishing for approachability and easy readability.
Round letters like O/C/G and bowls in B/P/R keep a consistent curvature, while diagonals (V/W/X/Y) are strong and clean without sharp, aggressive joins. The dot on “i/j” is round and prominent, and the forms maintain a steady rhythm that supports clear word shapes in running text.