Sans Normal Mobuk 18 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Arkit' by CAST, 'Arpona Sans' by Floodfonts, 'Big Bag NF' by Nick's Fonts, 'Plau Redonda' by Plau, and 'Eastman' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, playful, friendly, chunky, punchy, cheerful, high impact, approachability, display emphasis, bold branding, rounded, bulky, soft corners, compact counters, heavy terminals.
A heavy, rounded sans with blocky proportions and smooth, simplified curves. Strokes are consistently thick, with large, confident shapes and compact interior counters that stay open enough for display use. Curves lean toward circular bowls (notably in O, Q, and 8), while corners are gently softened rather than sharply squared. The lowercase shows sturdy, single-story constructions (a, g) and short, stout extenders, producing a dense, poster-like texture in lines of text.
Best suited to short, prominent text where weight and personality are desired: headlines, posters, storefront or event signage, bold brand marks, and packaging callouts. It can work for brief subheads or UI labels at larger sizes, but the dense counters and heavy color make it less ideal for long body copy.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a toy-like solidity that feels energetic rather than formal. Its chunky silhouettes and rounded geometry suggest a friendly, slightly retro display voice suited to attention-grabbing messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a friendly, rounded voice—prioritizing bold presence, clear silhouettes, and an inviting, informal character for display-driven typography.
Numerals are bold and graphic, with highly recognizable shapes and a prominent, rounded 8 and 9. The uppercase reads strong and stable, while the lowercase adds a casual, modern warmth through simplified forms and wide, rounded bowls.