Sans Normal Peben 13 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Aftika' and 'Aftika Soft' by Graphite, 'Devinyl' by Nootype, 'Gogh' by Type Forward, and 'TT Hoves Pro' by TypeType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: branding, posters, headlines, packaging, signage, friendly, playful, confident, contemporary, approachable, attention, approachability, modernity, simplicity, brand voice, rounded, geometric, soft corners, compact apertures, large counters.
A heavy, rounded sans with broadly geometric construction and softened terminals throughout. Curves are smooth and full, with circular bowls and generous counters in letters like O, Q, and e, while joins and corners are subtly rounded rather than sharp. Apertures tend to be fairly closed (notably in C, S, and a), producing a dense, punchy texture, and the overall spacing and widths feel sturdy and even, with a slight sense of mixed proportions across glyphs. The lowercase shows single-storey a and g, a compact r, and a sturdy t with a short, blocky crossbar, reinforcing a bold, simplified silhouette.
Best suited to bold display applications where a warm, attention-grabbing voice is needed—logos and brand wordmarks, posters, packaging fronts, social graphics, and short headline systems. It can also work for large UI labels or signage where quick recognition and a friendly tone matter more than typographic finesse at small sizes.
The font reads as friendly and modern, with a playful softness that keeps the weight from feeling aggressive. Its rounded geometry suggests approachability and informality while still projecting confidence and clarity at display sizes.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a rounded, inviting personality—combining simple geometric forms with softened edges for a contemporary, approachable display sans.
Distinctive details include the Q’s short diagonal tail, the G’s inward bar, and the lowercase g’s loop-and-ear silhouette, all kept within the same rounded, simplified design logic. Numerals are similarly chunky and highly legible, with a particularly strong, poster-like presence in 0, 8, and 9.