Sans Normal Norin 11 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Balgin' by Studio Sun (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, friendly, playful, confident, modern, sporty, impact, approachability, modernity, clarity, energy, rounded, soft corners, geometric, chunky, compact counters.
A heavy, rounded sans with broad, compact letterforms and a distinctly geometric construction. Strokes stay smooth and uniform, with generous curves and softened joins that keep the texture dense but clean. Counters are tight and circular/oval, and many terminals appear subtly angled or sheared, adding a bit of motion without breaking the overall simplicity. The uppercase has strong, blocky presence while the lowercase remains sturdy and readable, producing a consistent, poster-like rhythm across words and lines.
Best suited to high-impact display work such as headlines, posters, brand marks, packaging, and short emphatic UI/marketing copy where a friendly bold voice is needed. It also performs well for signage and social graphics where clear shapes and strong color need to hold up at a distance.
The tone is upbeat and approachable, balancing bold impact with soft, rounded friendliness. Its slightly dynamic terminals and chunky proportions give it a sporty, contemporary feel that reads as energetic rather than formal.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence with a warm, approachable personality, using rounded geometry and compact counters for strong silhouette recognition while keeping details simple for versatile display use.
Round letters like O/Q are strongly circular with small inner counters, and diagonals (V/W/X/Y) are thick and stable, contributing to a solid, billboard-ready color. Numerals follow the same rounded geometry, with especially weighty curves in 6/8/9 that pair well with the letters for headline settings.