Sans Normal Nybuh 9 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Averta Standard PE' by Intelligent Design, 'Madani' and 'Madani Arabic' by NamelaType, 'Gilroy' by Radomir Tinkov, 'Causten' and 'Causten Round' by Trustha, and 'Hartwell' by W Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, friendly, playful, bold, approachable, retro, impact, approachability, display clarity, brand voice, rounded, soft, sturdy, chunky, geometric.
A heavy, rounded sans with broad, smooth curves and compact interior counters. Terminals are blunt and clean, and joins stay solid, giving letters a sturdy, chunky silhouette with minimal detail. The overall construction leans geometric with circular bowls (notably in O/Q and the lowercase rounds), while diagonals and arms (such as in K, R, and y) remain thick and simplified for consistent color. Spacing appears generous enough for large sizes, with tight apertures and dense counters contributing to a strong, poster-like texture in words.
This font works best for bold headlines, posters, and signage where strong silhouettes and a friendly voice matter. It also suits branding and packaging that benefit from rounded, approachable letterforms and a dense, impactful typographic color.
The tone is friendly and upbeat, with a soft-edged boldness that feels welcoming rather than aggressive. Its rounded forms and compact counters give it a playful, slightly retro flavor suited to cheerful, attention-getting messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with soft geometry: a bold, rounded sans that reads quickly at large sizes and conveys warmth and approachability. Its simplified construction and compact counters suggest a focus on display use and brand-forward messaging over long-form text refinement.
Distinctive, simplified shapes—like the rounded, compact g and the sturdy numeral set—reinforce a cohesive, display-oriented rhythm. The heavy strokes and tight internal spaces can reduce clarity in smaller settings, but they create a confident, high-contrast block of text at larger sizes.