Sans Normal Reban 12 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, posters, branding, headlines, friendly, playful, casual, approachable, handmade, approachability, playfulness, handmade feel, display impact, rounded, soft, chunky, bouncy, informal.
A rounded sans with thick, soft-ended strokes and gently irregular outlines that suggest a hand-drawn construction. Curves are generously inflated (notably in bowls and rounds), while joins and terminals stay smooth and blunt rather than sharp. Proportions are compact and lively, with slightly varied letter widths and a subtle wobble in verticals that gives the texture a human rhythm. Counters remain fairly open for a heavy style, and the overall silhouette favors simple, circular geometry with occasional quirky angles in diagonals.
Best suited for short to medium display text where personality is desired—children’s materials, playful branding, casual packaging, event posters, and friendly headlines. It can also work for brief UI labels or captions when a warm, informal voice is appropriate, though its heavy presence may be less ideal for long-form body text.
The font reads warm and lighthearted, with a friendly, slightly goofy bounce that feels conversational rather than formal. Its soft geometry and uneven “marker-like” steadiness lend it a crafty, kid-friendly tone without becoming overly decorative.
The design appears intended to deliver an approachable, hand-made sans voice using rounded geometry and slightly irregular stroke behavior to add charm and energy. It prioritizes character and friendliness over strict precision, aiming for a bold, welcoming texture in display settings.
Uppercase forms are simple and sturdy, with broad curves and minimal detail; lowercase keeps a single-storey feel where expected and maintains the same rounded, informal logic. Numerals match the letters with chunky, playful shapes and consistent stroke presence, producing a cohesive, poster-like color on the page.