Sans Normal Noriv 12 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Giga Sans' by Locomotype; 'Nolan' and 'Technica' by Monotype; 'Loew', 'Loew Next', and 'Loew Next Arabic' by The Northern Block; and 'Nuno' by Type.p (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, confident, friendly, contemporary, punchy, sporty, impact, legibility, modernity, approachability, geometric, rounded, compact, blocky, clean.
A heavy, geometric sans with broad proportions and smooth, rounded joins. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, and curves are built from near-circular bowls that keep counters open despite the weight. Terminals are mostly flat and squared off, while diagonal joins (as in V, W, X, and K) are crisp and stable. Lowercase forms lean toward single-storey construction with simple, sturdy shapes, producing an even, high-impact texture in text.
Best suited to headlines and short bursts of copy where strong impact and quick readability are needed. It works well for branding and packaging that aims for a contemporary, friendly strength, and for signage or display applications where bold shapes must hold up at distance.
The overall tone is bold and approachable, with a modern, no-nonsense presence. Its rounded geometry softens the mass of the letterforms, giving it a friendly, energetic feel suited to attention-grabbing communication.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch while staying clean and approachable through rounded geometric construction. It prioritizes strong silhouettes, consistent stroke weight, and robust spacing to remain legible at large sizes and in high-contrast layouts.
Spacing appears generous for the weight, helping maintain clarity in dense settings. Figures are large and sturdy with simple silhouettes, and punctuation in the sample reads as solid and utilitarian, reinforcing the font’s strong, straightforward voice.