Sans Normal Nebuf 10 is a very bold, very wide, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Peridot Latin' and 'Peridot PE' by Foundry5 and 'Petermann' by Ingo (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, logos, playful, friendly, chunky, retro, cartoonish, attention, approachability, retro appeal, display impact, rounded, soft, bulky, bouncy, compact counters.
A heavy, rounded sans with soft corners and a broad footprint. Strokes are consistently thick and optically even, with minimal modulation and generous curves shaping most joins and terminals. Counters tend to be compact (notably in O, e, a, and 8), giving the face a dense, punchy color. The lowercase is built around simple, single-storey forms with a prominent x-height and short ascenders/descenders, while the capitals stay blocky and stable. Numerals follow the same rounded, weighty construction with closed, sturdy interior shapes.
Best suited for display use where impact and warmth are priorities: headlines, posters, branding lockups, packaging, and logo wordmarks. It can also work for short, large-size UI or social graphics where a friendly, chunky voice is desired, but the tight counters suggest avoiding very small sizes or long text blocks.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, leaning toward a retro, cartoon-like friendliness. Its big shapes and soft geometry read as confident and attention-grabbing rather than formal or delicate.
Designed to deliver maximum visual presence with rounded, approachable forms—prioritizing bold readability and a playful personality over fine detail. The consistent stroke weight and simplified shapes indicate an emphasis on strong silhouettes and easy recognition in prominent display settings.
Wide proportions and tight internal spaces make the letters feel compact and bold in texture, especially in longer lines. Round letters (o, c, e) look nearly circular, while diagonals (V, W, X) remain thick and sturdy, preserving a cohesive, “puffed” silhouette across the set.