Sans Normal Perih 9 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Congress Sans' by Club Type, 'Elisar DT' by DTP Types, 'MVB Solitaire Pro' by MVB, 'Mundo Sans' by Monotype, and 'Modet' by Plau (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, children’s media, playful, friendly, chunky, retro, quirky, impact, approachability, display readability, retro flavor, rounded, soft, bouncy, bulky, informal.
A heavy, rounded sans with bulbous strokes and soft corners throughout. Curves are broadly circular and counters are compact, giving the letters a dense, poster-like silhouette. Stroke endings are mostly blunt and slightly irregular in feel, with subtle wobble that keeps the texture lively rather than strictly geometric. The lowercase is compact and sturdy, with single-storey forms (notably a and g) and small, neat apertures that prioritize impact over delicacy.
Best suited to headlines, short bursts of text, and large-scale applications where its mass and rounded shapes can read cleanly. It works well for playful branding, packaging, event posters, and editorial display settings that want a friendly, informal tone. For longer passages, it’s most effective when set with generous spacing and ample size to keep counters from feeling tight.
The overall tone is cheerful and approachable, with a cartoonish warmth that reads as casual and fun. Its chunky shapes and slightly uneven rhythm evoke a hand-cut or mid-century display sensibility, making the voice feel nostalgic without becoming ornate. The bold presence also adds a confident, attention-grabbing character suited to upbeat messaging.
The font appears designed to deliver maximum visual impact with a warm, inviting personality. Its rounded construction and compact counters suggest an emphasis on bold readability and an easygoing, approachable voice for display typography.
The design maintains consistent heft across capitals, lowercase, and figures, creating strong color in blocks of text. Round letters (O, Q, o, 0) lean into near-circular geometry, while diagonals (K, V, W, X) stay thick and stable. Numerals are similarly stout and simplified for clarity at large sizes.