Sans Normal Nolih 18 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Marlin Sans', 'Marlin Soft', and 'Marzano' by FontMesa (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, confident, friendly, modern, playful, punchy, impact, approachability, clarity, modernity, geometric, rounded, compact, sturdy, clean.
A heavy, geometric sans with broad proportions and smooth, rounded curves. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, producing solid counters and a highly uniform rhythm. Terminals are clean and blunt, while joins and curves feel generously rounded, giving the letters a soft-edged, contemporary silhouette. The lowercase shows simple, single-storey forms (notably a and g) and large internal spaces that help maintain clarity at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines and short bursts of text where its mass and wide stance can do the work—posters, bold brand marks, packaging callouts, and large-format signage. It can also function for UI labels or navigation at larger sizes when a strong, friendly emphasis is desired.
The overall tone is bold and assured, with a friendly, approachable softness from the rounded geometry. It reads as contemporary and energetic rather than technical, making it feel upbeat and attention-grabbing without becoming decorative.
The font appears designed to deliver maximum impact with a clean, geometric voice—prioritizing bold presence, straightforward shapes, and approachable rounding for contemporary display typography.
The design’s weight and width create strong word shapes and high impact, while the straightforward numeral and uppercase forms keep it stable and no-nonsense. The broad, circular bowls (O, Q, 8, 9) and sturdy verticals contribute to a cohesive, poster-ready presence.