Sans Normal Wabaw 15 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'NeoGram' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, kids media, friendly, playful, casual, approachable, retro, approachability, impact, warmth, informality, rounded, soft, bouncy, compact, high-ink.
A compact rounded sans with heavy strokes and softened terminals throughout. Curves are broadly drawn and slightly squared off in places, creating a sturdy, “inflated” silhouette with minimal stroke modulation. Counters are relatively small for the weight, and joins are smooth and forgiving, giving letters a consistent, high-ink texture. The lowercase is simple and single-storey where applicable, with a short crossbar on “t,” a curved descender on “g,” and a clean, open-bowl “a,” producing a straightforward, contemporary rhythm in text.
Best suited for headlines, short paragraphs, and prominent UI or packaging moments where a warm, high-impact sans is needed. It works well for branding in food, lifestyle, and family-oriented contexts, and for posters or social graphics that benefit from bold, rounded forms.
The overall tone feels friendly and informal, with a gentle, humorous character driven by rounded shapes and compact proportions. Its chunky presence reads as welcoming rather than technical, suggesting a lighthearted, everyday voice that can lean slightly retro.
The design appears intended to deliver strong visibility with a friendly, rounded voice—prioritizing approachable shapes, simple construction, and a compact footprint for attention-grabbing typography in contemporary graphics.
The figures match the letterforms in weight and roundness, with clear, simple shapes suited to display sizes. Spacing appears even and calm in the sample text, and the design maintains a consistent softness across corners and endings, helping keep dense lines from feeling sharp or severe.