Sans Normal Nolah 16 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FS Lucas' and 'FS Lucas Paneureopean' by Fontsmith, 'PF Bague Sans Pro' and 'PF Bague Sans Std' by Parachute, and 'Geograph' by Sarah Khan (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, confident, friendly, modern, playful, bold, impact, clarity, approachability, modernity, geometric, rounded, compact, blocky, clean.
A heavy, geometric sans with broad proportions and a compact, block-like color on the page. Curves are built from near-circular bowls and smooth arcs (notably in O, C, G, and the lowercase rounds), while terminals are clean and largely flat, keeping the forms crisp. Counters are relatively tight for the weight, and joins stay sturdy, producing a dense, poster-ready texture. The lowercase uses single‑storey a and g, simple dots, and straightforward construction that prioritizes solid shapes over delicate detail.
Best suited for headlines, posters, display typography, and brand marks where maximum impact and quick recognition are important. It also works well for short UI labels, packaging callouts, and signage that benefits from a bold, geometric voice.
The overall tone is assertive and upbeat, with a contemporary, approachable feel. Its chunky silhouettes and rounded geometry read as friendly and energetic rather than formal, making it well suited to attention-grabbing statements.
Designed to deliver high-impact display text with a clean geometric structure and friendly rounded forms. The intent appears to be a contemporary all-purpose headline sans that remains legible and consistent while projecting confidence and warmth.
Diagonal letters like A, V, W, and X have strong, stable angles that hold up at large sizes, and the numerals match the same robust, rounded-rect geometry. The overall rhythm is consistent and even, emphasizing mass and clarity over finesse.