Sans Normal Allef 16 is a bold, very wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Dexa Pro' by Artegra, 'Peridot Latin' and 'Peridot PE' by Foundry5, and 'NeoGram' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, signage, ui display, modern, confident, clean, friendly, utilitarian, impact, clarity, modernity, approachability, geometric, open, smooth, high-impact, even.
This typeface is a heavy, wide sans with smooth, rounded construction and a consistent, monoline feel. Bowls and curves read as clean circular/elliptical shapes (notably in O, C, G, and 0), while joins and terminals are mostly square-cut, keeping the rhythm crisp. Counters are generous and apertures stay fairly open, helping shapes remain legible despite the dense stroke weight. Spacing looks steady and straightforward, with sturdy verticals and simple diagonals that emphasize a stable, contemporary texture in text.
Best suited for display sizes where its wide, heavy forms can create strong presence—headlines, posters, packaging, and bold brand statements. Its open shapes also make it workable for short UI labels or signage where quick recognition matters, though the dense weight will dominate in long passages.
The overall tone is modern and assertive, with a friendly accessibility coming from the rounded forms and open counters. Its wide stance and heavy color give it a confident, attention-forward voice that feels practical rather than decorative.
The design appears intended to deliver a sturdy, highly readable geometric sans with a broad footprint and strong visual impact. It balances strict, clean geometry with soft rounding to stay approachable while remaining unmistakably emphatic.
Uppercase forms are straightforward and geometric, with a round Q featuring a clear diagonal tail. The lowercase uses single-storey a and g, reinforcing a clean, contemporary, human-friendly character. Numerals are rounded and robust, matching the letterforms for consistent color in mixed alphanumeric settings.