Sans Normal Yimov 7 is a very bold, very wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Dexa Pro' by Artegra, 'Copperplate New' by Caron twice, and 'Radiate Sans' by Studio Sun (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, branding, signage, playful, retro, chunky, handmade, friendly, display impact, retro flavor, handmade texture, friendly branding, rounded, soft, blunt, heavy, bouncy.
A compact, heavy sans with rounded, swollen forms and broadly blunt terminals. Strokes are thick with noticeable internal shaping—counters stay open but tighten in smaller bowls—creating a punchy, poster-like silhouette. Edges look intentionally irregular and slightly distressed, giving the outlines a hand-cut or stamped feel rather than mechanically smooth geometry. Proportions are expansive with wide bowls (notably in O, Q, 8, 9) and sturdy verticals, while joins and diagonals remain simple and blocky for strong readability at large sizes.
Best suited to headlines, posters, packaging, and bold brand marks where a warm, vintage-leaning personality is desired. It can also work for short bursts of copy (labels, callouts, menu section headers) when you want an informal, handcrafted feel, but the dense weight and tight counters make it most effective at medium-to-large sizes.
The overall tone is upbeat and informal, with a retro, snackable presence that reads as friendly and a bit mischievous. The subtly roughened contours add warmth and approachability, evoking print-era signage and handmade packaging rather than corporate minimalism.
The design appears aimed at delivering maximum impact with a friendly, retro voice—combining rounded, simplified letterforms with intentionally imperfect edges to suggest print texture and handmade charm. It prioritizes punchy silhouettes and quick recognition over refinement, making it ideal for attention-grabbing display work.
Round letters (O, C, G) carry generous curvature and slightly uneven contours that emphasize a tactile, inked impression. The lowercase is compact and sturdy, with simple single-storey constructions and dot shapes that feel bold and solid, reinforcing the display-forward character.