Sans Normal Pebal 5 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'CF Asty' by Fonts.GR, 'Kirshaw' by Kirk Font Studio, 'Proper Tavern' by Larin Type Co, and 'Mundial Narrow' by TipoType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, kids branding, stickers, playful, chunky, friendly, retro, bouncy, attention grabbing, friendly tone, playful branding, handmade feel, rounded, soft corners, heavy, informal, cartoonish.
A chunky, rounded sans with heavy strokes and softened corners throughout. Curves are broad and full, counters are compact, and joins tend to be blunted rather than sharply cut, giving letters a molded, slightly “puffy” silhouette. Terminals are generally flat-to-rounded with small irregularities that create a gently wobbly rhythm, and overall spacing feels open enough for display use while maintaining dense, solid word shapes.
Best suited to bold headlines, posters, packaging, and branding that needs a cheerful, attention-grabbing voice. It also works well for short callouts, labels, and playful editorial display where large sizes can showcase the rounded shapes and compact counters clearly.
The tone is friendly and upbeat, with a comic, kid-lit energy and a touch of mid-century sign-painting nostalgia. Its chunky forms read as approachable and fun, prioritizing personality over strict geometric precision.
The font appears designed to deliver maximum visual impact with a soft, approachable character, combining sturdy letterforms with a lightly irregular, hand-touched finish. It aims to feel contemporary and legible while leaning into playful display personality.
The design shows subtle organic inconsistencies from glyph to glyph (especially in curves and terminals), which adds warmth and a handmade feel. Numerals match the same heavy, rounded construction, producing strong, high-impact figures in headings.