Sans Normal Nomus 1 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Myriad' by Adobe, 'Delargo DT' by DTP Types, 'FS Elliot' and 'FS Elliot Paneuropean' by Fontsmith, 'Galvani' by Hoftype, 'Altivo' by Kostic, and 'Masny' by Tour De Force (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, confident, friendly, punchy, modern, sporty, impact, clarity, approachability, modernity, rounded, geometric, blocky, compact, sturdy.
A heavy, rounded sans with broad proportions and smooth, geometric curves. Strokes stay consistently thick, with large counters and generous, circular bowls that keep forms open despite the weight. Terminals are clean and blunt, corners are subtly softened, and the overall rhythm is even and stable, producing a strong, poster-like silhouette in both uppercase and lowercase.
This font is best used where impact is the priority: headlines, display typography, signage, and brand marks that need immediate presence. It can also work for short, bold UI labels or packaging callouts where the rounded forms help maintain clarity at large sizes.
The tone is bold and approachable—more friendly than aggressive—thanks to the rounded geometry and open interiors. It reads as contemporary and energetic, well-suited to attention-grabbing messages while still feeling straightforward and legible.
It appears designed to deliver maximum visual weight with clean, rounded geometry, balancing strong display presence with friendly, accessible shapes. The consistent stroke behavior and open counters suggest an emphasis on straightforward readability in bold, attention-focused applications.
Uppercase forms feel especially solid and blocky, with wide, simple construction; the lowercase continues the same geometric logic with compact joins and sturdy stems. Numerals match the letterforms in weight and width, creating a cohesive, uniform texture in mixed alphanumeric settings.