Sans Normal Noniy 14 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Oceanwide Pro' by California Type Foundry; 'Avenir Next Arabic', 'Avenir Next Georgian', 'Avenir Next Hebrew', 'Avenir Next Thai', and 'Avenir Next World' by Linotype; and 'URW Grotesk' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, friendly, playful, bold, retro, approachable, impact, approachability, display clarity, brand presence, rounded, soft, chunky, geometric, compact apertures.
A heavy, rounded sans with broad, smooth curves and sturdy straight strokes. Letterforms are built from simple geometric shapes with softened corners and tight apertures, giving counters a compact, punchy feel. Terminals are clean and mostly flat, with minimal modulation and a consistent, even color across words and lines. The overall rhythm is stable and blocky, with clear, simplified silhouettes that stay legible at display sizes.
This font performs best in headlines, posters, branding marks, packaging, and signage where bold, friendly shapes need to read quickly. It is especially effective for short phrases, logos, and marketing copy that benefits from a strong, rounded presence.
The tone is confident and upbeat, with a friendly, slightly retro flavor. Its rounded geometry and dense black presence feel welcoming rather than severe, making it suited to energetic, attention-grabbing typography.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a warm, contemporary-geometric look, prioritizing bold readability and a playful, approachable personality for display typography.
Uppercase forms read particularly strong and poster-like, while lowercase maintains the same chunky construction for a cohesive voice in mixed-case settings. Numerals match the same rounded, compact logic and hold their weight well in headlines.