Sans Normal Woken 11 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Dexa Pro' by Artegra; 'Aspira' by Durotype; 'Averta PE' and 'Averta Standard PE' by Intelligent Design; 'Elysio', 'Predige', and 'Predige Rounded' by Type Dynamic; and 'TT Commons™️ Pro' by TypeType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, children's, stickers, playful, handmade, rugged, friendly, comic, handcrafted feel, strong impact, casual display, playful branding, chunky, blobby, irregular, soft-edged, bouncy.
A chunky, heavy sans with rounded, blobby silhouettes and noticeably irregular contours, as if cut from paper or stamped with uneven pressure. Strokes are thick and low-contrast, with corners softened into small bulges and dents rather than clean geometric joins. The letterforms keep generally simple, rounded construction, but vary subtly in width and edge profile, creating a lively rhythm across words. Counters tend to be compact, and terminals often end in flattened, slightly wavy edges that reinforce the rough, handmade texture.
Best for display use such as posters, bold headlines, packaging, stickers, and playful branding where a handmade, tactile voice is desired. It can also work for short captions or calls-to-action at larger sizes, especially when you want a rough-cut, friendly emphasis rather than a polished corporate tone.
The overall tone is playful and informal, with a crafty, tactile feel that reads more like a hand-cut display alphabet than a precise digital sans. Its uneven edges and bouncy shapes give it a friendly, slightly mischievous character that stands out immediately in short messages and headings.
The design appears intended to mimic an imperfect, handcrafted process—like stencil paint, rubber-stamp printing, or hand-cut lettering—while keeping the underlying shapes simple and sans-like for quick recognition. The goal is strong visual presence with an approachable, playful personality rather than strict uniformity or text readability.
In the sample text, the dense color and irregular outline create strong impact, but the tight counters and rugged edges make it better suited to larger sizes where shapes can breathe. The uppercase appears particularly weighty and block-like, while the lowercase keeps the same cutout energy with simple, sturdy forms.