Sans Normal Vidus 13 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Area' by Blaze Type, 'Resident' by Fenotype, 'Sharp Sans Condensed' by Monotype, 'Belle Sans' by Park Street Studio, 'Vinyl' by T-26, 'Corbert Compact' by The Northern Block, and 'Coben' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, playful, retro, friendly, casual, energetic, display impact, friendly tone, retro flavor, compact fit, rounded, bouncy, compact, soft terminals, slanted.
A compact, right-leaning sans with rounded, slightly condensed forms and a steady, heavy stroke presence. Curves are smooth and somewhat inflated, with soft, blunted terminals that keep edges from feeling sharp. Proportions are tight with short extenders and a rhythmic, slightly bouncy baseline feel, while counters stay open enough for quick recognition. The overall texture is dense and dark, optimized for impact rather than delicate detail.
Best suited to short-to-medium text at display sizes—headlines, posters, packaging, and bold brand phrases where a warm, energetic voice is helpful. It can also work for signage or social graphics where legibility at a glance matters more than a refined typographic tone.
The tone is upbeat and approachable, with a vintage, hand-lettered energy that feels informal and lively. Its slant and rounded shapes suggest motion and friendliness, leaning toward fun, everyday communication rather than corporate restraint.
Likely designed to provide a strong, friendly display italic with a compact footprint and a distinctly rounded, retro-leaning personality. The emphasis appears to be on punchy readability and an inviting, informal rhythm in real-world headline settings.
The character set shown favors simplified, rounded constructions and sturdy shapes, giving letters a consistent, poster-like weight. Numerals follow the same soft, compact logic, matching the text color and cadence in continuous settings.