Sans Normal Nolan 14 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Sharik Sans' by Dada Studio, 'FF Kievit' by FontFont, 'JAF Domus Titling' by Just Another Foundry, 'Mato Sans' by Picador, and 'Monsal Gothic' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, friendly, bold, playful, retro, soft, impact, approachability, legibility, retro flavor, simplicity, rounded, bulky, smooth, compact, chunky.
A heavy, rounded sans with smooth curves and broadly finished terminals. Strokes are thick and even, with generous bowls and a compact internal counter structure that keeps forms dense at text sizes. The lowercase shows simple, single-storey constructions (notably a and g) and short, sturdy ascenders/descenders, while the uppercase maintains broad, circular geometry with slightly tightened apertures in letters like C and S. Overall spacing and rhythm feel compact and blocky, emphasizing solid silhouettes over fine detail.
Best suited to display settings where a confident, friendly voice is needed—headlines, posters, packaging, logos, and short calls-to-action. It can work in brief subheads or UI labels when ample size and spacing are available, but is less ideal for extended body text due to its dense counters and heavy color.
The tone is upbeat and approachable, with a soft-edged weight that reads as friendly rather than severe. Its chunky shapes and rounded construction suggest a retro-pop sensibility suited to energetic, informal messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact with a warm, rounded character, combining simple geometric structure with compact, punchy proportions for attention-grabbing typography.
In the samples, the bold mass produces strong word shapes and high impact, while the tight counters can make long passages feel dense. The figures match the same rounded, heavyweight style, with clear, simple forms intended for quick recognition.