Sans Normal Nomul 15 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Panton Rust' by Fontfabric, 'Quida' and 'Quida Rough' by LetterMaker, and 'Core Sans N SC' and 'Core Sans NR' by S-Core (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, friendly, playful, confident, chunky, retro, display impact, approachability, bold branding, retro tone, rounded, bulky, soft corners, dense, sturdy.
A heavy, rounded sans with broad proportions and compact internal counters. Strokes are consistently thick with smoothly curved joins and subtly softened corners, giving the shapes a molded, “cutout” feel rather than a sharp geometric one. Terminals are mostly blunt, with gentle curvature in bowls and shoulders; curves dominate while straight strokes stay blocky and stable. The overall rhythm is even and weighty, designed to hold together at large sizes with strong, simple silhouettes.
Best suited to large-scale typography such as headlines, posters, brand marks, packaging callouts, and signage where its thick strokes and compact counters remain impactful. It can work for short blocks of text or punchy phrases, but the dense interiors and strong weight favor display settings over extended reading.
The font projects a friendly, playful confidence—bold without feeling aggressive. Its rounded, chunky construction suggests a retro, poster-like tone that reads as approachable and energetic, suitable for attention-grabbing headlines that still feel warm.
The design appears intended as an attention-forward display sans that blends geometric roundness with softened, friendly shaping. It prioritizes bold silhouette clarity, warmth, and a contemporary-retro feel for branding and headline-driven compositions.
Round letters show noticeably tight apertures and small counters (e.g., in bowls and loops), which increases visual density. The lowercase forms keep simple, sturdy construction with a clear dot on the i/j and a single-storey a and g, reinforcing an informal, contemporary display sensibility.