Sans Normal Noliz 8 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF Infra' by FontFont and 'Afical' by Formatype Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, confident, friendly, contemporary, punchy, pragmatic, impact, clarity, approachability, simplicity, modernity, rounded, blocky, compact, sturdy, geometric.
A heavy, rounded sans with broad, simplified forms and minimal stroke modulation. Curves are generous and circular, while terminals tend to finish flat, producing a sturdy, block-like silhouette. Counters are relatively tight and apertures are small, giving the face a compact, dense rhythm in text. The lowercase shows a single-storey a and g, short ascenders/descenders, and generally squared-off joins that keep the texture bold and uniform.
Well suited to headlines and display typography where strong presence and quick recognition matter, such as posters, packaging, branding lockups, and bold signage. It can work for short bursts of text (taglines, labels, calls to action), but benefits from generous size and spacing to maintain clarity in dense passages.
The overall tone is assertive and approachable, with a straightforward, no-nonsense presence. Its soft geometry keeps it from feeling harsh, while the dense color and compact shapes make it feel energetic and attention-grabbing.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with friendly, rounded geometry—an all-purpose, modern display sans that stays uncomplicated and highly legible at larger sizes. Its compact counters and sturdy construction suggest an emphasis on bold typographic color and confident emphasis rather than delicate detail.
In the samples, the heaviest areas can cause small counters (especially in letters like a, e, s, and numerals) to close up at smaller sizes, while the larger sizes look clean and impactful. The numerals are robust and simple, matching the letterforms’ rounded, compact construction.