Sans Normal Penod 7 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Artegra Sans' by Artegra and 'Bulltoad' by Typodermic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, logos, children’s media, playful, chunky, friendly, retro, cartoon, high impact, approachability, display clarity, retro charm, rounded, soft corners, compact, heavy, bouncy rhythm.
A compact, heavy sans with rounded, slightly squarish counters and broadly curved shoulders. Strokes are thick and even, with softened joins and terminals that keep the silhouettes smooth rather than sharp. Letterforms lean toward wide, blocky constructions with tight interior spaces, creating a dense texture in words; curves (C, O, S) are full and sturdy, while diagonals (K, V, W, X) stay blunt and weighty. The lowercase is simple and sturdy, with single-storey forms and short extenders, and the numerals match the same bulky, rounded construction for consistent color.
Best suited for posters, headlines, short statements, and branding where a big, friendly voice is needed. It can work well on packaging, stickers, and social graphics, and as a logo wordmark when the goal is a bold, approachable impression rather than a refined or text-centric one.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a chunky, cartoon-like presence that reads as cheerful rather than formal. Its rounded massing and bouncy spacing give it a nostalgic, retro display feel suited to fun, energetic messaging.
The design appears intended as a high-impact display sans that prioritizes charm and presence through rounded, chunky forms and a compact rhythm. It emphasizes bold silhouettes and playful character for attention-grabbing titles and brand-forward applications.
At larger sizes it shows confident, graphic shapes with strong word silhouettes; at smaller sizes the tight counters and heavy joins may reduce clarity, especially in dense paragraphs. The ampersand and punctuation shown follow the same bold, softened geometry, keeping the set visually cohesive.