Sans Normal Nokab 18 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Giriton' by Hazztype, 'Averta PE' and 'Averta Standard PE' by Intelligent Design, 'Madani' and 'Madani Arabic' by NamelaType, and 'Santral' by Taner Ardali (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, logos, friendly, bold, modern, playful, confident, impact, approachability, clarity, modernity, rounded, geometric, soft, chunky, clean.
A heavy, rounded sans with broad, geometric construction and smooth, circular bowls. Strokes are thick and largely uniform, with softened corners and compact interior counters that create a dense, high-impact texture. Curves dominate the design, while straight segments (as in E, F, H, and T) end in blunt terminals, keeping the rhythm steady and simple. The lowercase shows single-storey forms (notably a and g) and a short-shouldered, compact r, reinforcing an uncomplicated, contemporary silhouette; figures are similarly weighty and open enough for display use.
Best suited for headlines, posters, packaging, and brand marks that benefit from a warm, punchy voice. It can work for short callouts and UI labels when ample size and spacing are available, but its dense color makes it less ideal for long-form reading at smaller sizes.
The overall tone is friendly and approachable while still assertive, with a buoyant, contemporary feel. Its rounded geometry reads as informal and inviting, leaning toward playful branding rather than austere, editorial seriousness.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a friendly, rounded personality—combining geometric clarity with softened edges for approachable, modern display typography.
At text sizes the bold weight produces a tight, dark color, so spacing and line height become important for comfort. The prominent curves and reduced counters give it strong presence in short phrases and headings, where its soft geometry is most legible and characteristic.