Sans Normal Pabak 16 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Croih' by 38-lineart, 'European Sans Pro' and 'European Soft Pro' by Bülent Yüksel, and 'Glimp' by OneSevenPointFive (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, friendly, bold, modern, playful, confident, high impact, approachability, brand voice, display clarity, geometric simplicity, rounded, soft, chunky, blocky, compact apertures.
A heavy, rounded sans with broad proportions and smooth, continuous curves. Strokes are thick and consistently weighted, with softened corners and generous bowls that give letters a solid, compact presence. Apertures tend to be relatively closed, and counters are sturdy rather than airy, creating strong color and impact in text. The lowercase shows single-storey forms (notably the “a” and “g”), with simple, geometric construction and minimal modulation; numerals match the same robust, rounded logic.
Best suited for headlines and short-to-medium display text where bold presence and legibility at a glance matter—posters, signage, packaging, and brand wordmarks. It can also work for punchy UI labels or callouts, though its dense color is more impactful in larger sizes than in long-form reading.
The tone is upbeat and approachable, combining a friendly softness with an assertive, attention-grabbing weight. Its rounded geometry reads contemporary and casual, lending a playful warmth that still feels stable and dependable.
Designed to deliver maximum visual impact with a friendly, rounded voice: a contemporary, geometric sans intended to feel approachable while remaining highly assertive and legible in display contexts.
At display sizes it produces a dense, poster-like texture, with spacing and shapes that emphasize mass and clarity over delicacy. The overall rhythm is smooth and even, with few sharp joins, reinforcing a cohesive, branded look across caps, lowercase, and figures.