Sans Normal Iski 7 is a very bold, very wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Arkit' by CAST (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, sports branding, playful, chunky, retro, friendly, punchy, impact, display, approachability, retro flavor, branding, rounded, soft corners, bulky, compact apertures, heavy terminals.
A heavy, rounded sans with broad proportions and a compact, tightly packed interior rhythm. Curves dominate the construction, with soft corners and thick, blunt terminals that keep counters small and apertures relatively closed. Horizontal strokes read strongly, and the overall texture is dense and even, creating a solid block of color in text. The lowercase shows simple, single-storey forms and sturdy verticals, while round letters like o/c/e lean into near-circular shapes with minimal openings.
Best suited to large sizes where its rounded forms and dense weight can read clearly, such as headlines, posters, bold editorial callouts, packaging fronts, and logo or wordmark work. It can also fit playful sports or event branding where impact and friendliness matter more than fine detail.
The tone is bold and approachable, with a playful, throwback feel that suggests mid-century display lettering and poster typography. Its chunky silhouettes and cozy rounding project friendliness and humor, while the dense weight gives it a confident, attention-grabbing voice.
The design appears intended as an emphatic display sans that prioritizes strong silhouette, compact counters, and rounded geometry for maximum presence. It aims to deliver a friendly, retro-leaning voice that stays legible and consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals in bold applications.
In longer lines, spacing and counters create a deliberately compact, “ink-heavy” texture; this makes the font feel energetic and loud rather than airy. Numerals match the letterforms with rounded bowls and strong, simplified geometry, supporting consistent headline styling across mixed content.