Sans Normal Nodal 13 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Galvani' by Hoftype; 'Neue Frutiger Arabic', 'Neue Frutiger Georgian', 'Neue Frutiger Hebrew', and 'Neue Frutiger Vietnamese' by Linotype; 'Nietos' by Melvastype; 'Neue Frutiger World' by Monotype; and 'Core Sans N', 'Core Sans N SC', and 'Core Sans NR' by S-Core (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, confident, friendly, modern, impactful, clean, high impact, clarity, modern branding, display readability, geometric, blocky, sturdy, rounded, high legibility.
A heavy, geometric sans with broad proportions and a compact, sturdy build. Curves are built from large, near-circular bowls with smooth joins, while straight strokes stay uniform and square-ended, creating a clean, poster-like rhythm. Counters are relatively open for the weight, and spacing feels generous, helping the dense strokes avoid clogging in letters like B, a, and e. Uppercase forms read simple and architectural, while the lowercase keeps single-storey a and g and a short, straight-shouldered r for a streamlined, contemporary texture.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and short bursts of text where strong silhouette and fast readability matter. It’s also a solid choice for branding, packaging, and signage that needs a modern, friendly sans with substantial visual weight.
The overall tone is bold and straightforward, combining a friendly roundness with a no-nonsense, high-impact presence. It feels contemporary and practical rather than expressive, projecting clarity, confidence, and approachability in display settings.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with minimal stylistic distraction: a geometric, highly legible sans that stays clean at large sizes and holds up well in bold typographic layouts.
The numeral set follows the same geometric logic, with rounded figures (0, 6, 8, 9) and sturdy, simplified angles in 2, 4, and 7. Diagonals in K, V, W, X, and Y are wide and stable, reinforcing the font’s strong, blocky silhouette. The ampersand is compact and weighty, matching the alphabet’s dense color.