Sans Normal Modap 13 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Maiden Sans' by Deltatype, 'Arpona Sans' by Floodfonts, 'PF Centro Sans Pro' by Parachute, 'Core Sans N' and 'Core Sans NR' by S-Core, and 'Petala Pro' by Typefolio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, signage, friendly, playful, punchy, retro, approachable, impact, approachability, retro feel, display emphasis, soft corners, rounded terminals, compact counters, heavy texture, bouncy.
A heavy, rounded sans with broad proportions and a dense, even color on the page. Strokes are monolinear with softly curved joins and terminals, giving letters a molded, slightly inflated feel rather than a sharp geometric bite. Counters are compact and apertures tend to be somewhat closed, which increases the solid, poster-like texture. The lowercase shows a single-storey “a” and “g,” a round i/j dot, and short, sturdy extenders; the overall rhythm is steady and blocky while still reading smooth.
Best suited for headlines, short statements, and branding where a thick, rounded voice is desirable. It can work well on posters, packaging, and signage, especially at larger sizes where the compact counters have room to breathe and the smooth curves read clearly.
The tone is bold and good-humored, leaning toward a warm, retro display sensibility. Its rounded shapes and chunky presence feel approachable and energetic, with a playful confidence suited to attention-grabbing messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a friendly, rounded character—combining a strong silhouette with soft detailing to keep the overall voice approachable rather than aggressive.
In the sample text, the weight and tight inner spaces make word shapes feel chunky and emphatic; punctuation and numerals match the same rounded, heavy construction for consistent impact.