Sans Normal Pekif 7 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Centra No. 2' by Monotype, 'Madani' and 'Madani Arabic' by NamelaType, 'Santral' by Taner Ardali, and 'TT Norms Pro' by TypeType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, logos, playful, friendly, chunky, retro, impact, approachability, memorability, character, rounded, soft, bulky, bubbly, cartoonish.
A heavy, rounded sans with soft terminals and compact counters that stay open even at very dark weights. The strokes are broadly uniform, with subtly irregular, hand-cut angles in places (notably on diagonals and joins) that keep the rhythm from feeling purely geometric. Uppercase forms read sturdy and blocky with generous curves, while lowercase maintains simple, single-storey constructions (a, g) and a short-armed, compact r. Numerals are similarly stout and rounded, with clear silhouettes and minimal interior detailing.
Best suited to headlines, short phrases, and display typography where a bold, friendly voice is needed. It fits packaging, retail signage, social graphics, children’s or entertainment branding, and logo wordmarks that benefit from rounded, high-impact shapes.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, combining a friendly roundness with a slightly quirky, handcrafted edge. It suggests casual confidence and a light retro feel—more fun and welcoming than formal or technical.
The design appears intended as a characterful display sans that delivers maximum presence with soft, approachable curves. It aims to balance geometric roundness with small, deliberate quirks to keep the texture lively and memorable in branding and headline settings.
At text sizes the dense color creates strong impact and a poster-like presence; spacing appears comfortably open for such a heavy style, helping counters and punctuation remain legible. The design’s mild irregularities add character without breaking consistency across the set.