Sans Normal Panel 7 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Humanist 777' by Bitstream, 'FF Transit' by FontFont, 'Glober' by Fontfabric, 'Diaria Sans Pro' by Mint Type, 'Foundry Journal' by The Foundry, 'NuOrder' by The Northern Block, and 'Ardoise Std' by Typofonderie (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, friendly, playful, bold, approachable, retro, impact, approachability, playfulness, display clarity, brand character, rounded, soft, chunky, compact, bubbly.
A very heavy, rounded sans with compact proportions and softly blunted terminals. Curves are built from broad, even arcs with minimal sharp corners, giving counters and bowls a puffy, almost molded look. The rhythm is steady and dense, with sturdy verticals, wide joins, and simplified geometry that keeps forms clear at large sizes. Numerals and lowercase share the same thick, cushioned construction, favoring legibility through big apertures and generous interior shapes rather than fine detail.
This font performs best in headlines, posters, branding marks, packaging, and short, bold statements where its weight and rounded shapes can carry personality. It can work for signage and UI labels when set large enough to avoid overly dense text color in longer passages.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a warm, informal presence that reads as friendly rather than technical. Its stout, rounded silhouettes suggest a retro-pop sensibility and a cheerful confidence suited to attention-grabbing display typography.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a friendly, rounded voice—combining strong mass with soft geometry for approachable display use. Its simplified shapes and consistent rounding prioritize bold readability and a playful, contemporary-retro character.
Stroke endings are consistently rounded, and diagonals are softened to match the heavy, pill-like verticals. The design maintains a cohesive, low-friction texture in text, creating a dark, emphatic color on the page with minimal sparkle.