Sans Normal Nobum 17 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Manifestor' by Stawix and 'Eastman' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, social media, friendly, confident, playful, modern, approachable, high impact, friendly branding, bold readability, modern display, rounded, soft corners, compact spacing, heavy terminals.
This typeface is a heavy, rounded sans with broad, smooth curves and subtly softened joins that keep forms feeling friendly rather than rigid. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, producing sturdy counters and a strong, even texture in lines of text. The lowercase shows a tall x-height and compact ascenders/descenders, helping the font read large and solid at display sizes. Shapes favor simple geometric construction—circular bowls, open apertures, and sturdy verticals—while diagonals and angled cuts (as seen in A, K, V, W, X, Y) add crispness and keep the rhythm from becoming overly bubbly.
Best suited to large-scale typography where its dense weight and rounded construction can deliver immediate impact—headlines, posters, signage, packaging, and punchy brand wordmarks. It can also work for short UI or social-media callouts where a friendly, emphatic tone is desired, but extended paragraphs may feel visually heavy without careful sizing and spacing.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a confident, contemporary presence. Its rounded geometry and dense color give it a friendly “big voice” that feels suitable for bold, positive messaging and casual brand personalities rather than formal editorial settings.
The design appears intended to provide a bold, modern sans that stays welcoming through rounded geometry and uncomplicated shapes. It prioritizes strong presence and quick recognition, balancing geometric roundness with crisp angled strokes for energetic display typography.
Spacing appears fairly tight in continuous text, creating a compact, poster-like color block; allowing a bit more tracking can help clarity in longer headlines. Numerals are stout and clear, with simple silhouettes that match the letterforms’ rounded, heavy construction.