Sans Normal Nobav 22 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Aspira' and 'Neutro' by Durotype, 'Noah' by Fontfabric, 'Averta PE' and 'Averta Standard PE' by Intelligent Design, 'Devinyl' by Nootype, 'TT Norms Pro' by TypeType, and 'Hartwell' by W Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, friendly, punchy, modern, approachable, playful, high impact, friendly modernity, clear signage, brand emphasis, rounded, soft corners, geometric, chunky, sturdy.
A heavy, rounded sans with broad, smooth curves and minimal stroke modulation. The forms feel geometric at their core, with softened joins and terminals that keep counters open and legible at large sizes. Proportions are compact and weighty, producing a strong typographic color; round letters (O, C, G) read as near-circular, while straight-sided shapes (E, F, H, N) maintain even, blocky construction. Lowercase shows single-storey a and g, a short-armed r, and a straightforward t with a sturdy crossbar, reinforcing a clean, contemporary build.
Best suited for headlines, display typography, and brand expressions where strong presence is needed—logos, packaging, posters, wayfinding, and social graphics. It can also work for short emphasis copy or UI highlights when a friendly, high-impact voice is desired, but its dense weight will dominate in extended text.
The overall tone is bold and welcoming, with a friendly softness that avoids a harsh, industrial feel. Its chunky geometry and rounded details give it a contemporary, upbeat voice suited to attention-grabbing messaging without feeling aggressive.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with an approachable, rounded geometric construction—prioritizing bold readability, simple forms, and a modern, friendly character for display-driven applications.
The numerals are equally robust and rounded, matching the alphabet’s weight and curvature for consistent texture in mixed settings. The design maintains clarity through generous counters and simple, direct letterforms, which helps it hold up in dense headlines and short blocks of copy.