Sans Normal Bimaw 15 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Kardinal' by Ani Dimitrova, 'AC Texto' and 'AC Texto Pro' by Antoine Crama, 'Novel Display' by Atlas Font Foundry, 'Whitney' by Hoefler & Co., and 'Plusquam Sans' by Typolis (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, friendly, retro, cheerful, soft, casual, friendly impact, playful clarity, retro warmth, rounded, compact, bubbly, smooth, sturdy.
A heavy, rounded sans with compact proportions and smooth, blunted terminals. Curves are generous and circular, while straight strokes stay clean and simple, creating an even, sturdy texture across words. Counters tend to be relatively small for the weight, and joins are softened, giving letters a slightly “puffy” silhouette. Uppercase forms feel stable and geometric, while the lowercase shows simple, readable construction with single-storey shapes and a short-armed, approachable feel.
This face performs best in display roles where its dense stroke and rounded forms can provide strong impact: headlines, posters, brand marks, packaging, and short signage copy. It can also work for subheads or callouts where a friendly, confident tone is desired.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, with a lightly retro, playful character that stays pragmatic rather than novelty-driven. Its softened shapes and dense color give it a friendly, informal voice suitable for upbeat messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver high-impact readability with a soft-edged, welcoming personality, balancing geometric clarity with rounded, informal detailing for contemporary branding and display typography.
The numerals are round and prominent, matching the letterforms’ soft geometry and maintaining consistent weight and presence in text. Spacing appears comfortable for display sizes, producing a solid, even rhythm in headline settings.