Sans Normal Nodal 10 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Habanera' by Artegra and 'Core Sans A' by S-Core (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, signage, packaging, confident, modern, friendly, punchy, sporty, attention grabbing, brand presence, clear signage, modern simplicity, geometric, rounded, blocky, compact counters, high impact.
A heavy, geometric sans with broad proportions and rounded bowls, built from clean circular and rectangular shapes. Strokes are uniform and sturdy, with softened joins and terminals that keep the texture smooth despite the weight. Counters are relatively tight and apertures lean toward closed, producing dense, high-ink letterforms that hold a consistent rhythm. The lowercase is straightforward and functional, while numerals are large and simplified for strong silhouette clarity.
Best used for headlines, big typographic statements, and short blocks where maximum impact is needed—such as posters, brand marks, packaging callouts, and wayfinding or retail signage. It can work for brief UI labels or hero text, but the dense counters suggest avoiding long passages at smaller sizes.
The overall tone is bold and assertive, with a contemporary, approachable feel rather than an industrial harshness. Its rounded geometry reads friendly and energetic, making it well suited to attention-grabbing messaging where clarity and presence matter.
The design appears intended as a contemporary display workhorse: a sturdy, geometric sans that prioritizes legibility through strong silhouettes and consistent construction, while keeping a friendly tone via rounded forms and smooth curves.
In text, the weight creates a compact, dark typographic color; spacing and letterfit feel designed for display sizes. The forms favor simple, stable silhouettes over delicate detail, which helps maintain consistency across mixed-case and numerals.