Sans Normal Pokaf 1 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Skate' by DearType and 'MVB Diazo' by MVB (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, kids, branding, playful, chunky, friendly, handmade, quirky, attention, approachability, whimsy, casual branding, display impact, rounded, blobby, soft corners, heavy terminals, informal.
A compact, chunky sans with rounded, slightly blobby outlines and a hand-drawn steadiness. Strokes stay consistently thick, with softened corners and bulbous terminals that give letters a carved, cutout look. Counters are relatively small for the weight, and curves dominate the construction, producing smooth bowls and stout joins. Proportions are lively rather than strictly geometric, with subtle irregularities that keep the rhythm natural in both caps and lowercase.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, signage, and packaging where a bold, friendly voice is desired. It also works well for playful branding, children’s materials, and informal editorial callouts, especially when you want a strong silhouette and an approachable tone.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a whimsical, craft-like personality. Its heavy, soft shapes read as friendly and casual, suggesting humor and warmth rather than formality or precision.
Designed to deliver maximum visual presence with a warm, informal character. The rounded, thick construction prioritizes immediacy and personality, aiming for legible, attention-grabbing display typography with a handmade feel.
The font’s dense black color and compact counters create strong texture in paragraphs, while the rounded forms help prevent it from feeling harsh. Numerals match the letterforms’ chunky, simplified style, maintaining the same soft, weighty presence in mixed text.