Sans Normal Nolis 7 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Neue Haas Grotesk Display', 'Neue Helvetica', 'Neue Helvetica Armenian', 'Neue Helvetica Georgian', and 'Neue Helvetica Paneuropean' by Linotype; 'Helvetica Now' by Monotype; 'M Ying Hei HK' by Monotype HK; and 'Nimbus Sans Novus' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, signage, packaging, bold, friendly, confident, modern, playful, impact, clarity, approachability, modernity, rounded, geometric, compact, sturdy, punchy.
A heavy, rounded sans with broadly geometric construction and softened corners. Curves are full and even, with large counters in letters like O, D, and P, and a clean, uniform stroke impression across the set. Terminals are blunt and straight, and junctions are simplified, giving forms like a, g, and s a compact, sturdy feel. Spacing appears fairly generous for such a dark weight, helping keep the dense silhouettes readable in short lines and display settings.
Best suited to headlines and short, high-impact text where strong presence and quick recognition are needed. It should work well for branding, packaging, and signage that benefits from a friendly but assertive voice, and for social or editorial display where bold typographic emphasis is central.
The overall tone is confident and upbeat, with a friendly, approachable warmth coming from the rounded geometry and open bowls. Its strong color and simple shapes project clarity and directness, while the slightly chunky proportions add a playful, energetic character.
The design appears intended as a contemporary display sans that maximizes impact through strong weight and rounded geometric forms, aiming for legibility at large sizes while maintaining an approachable, modern personality.
Uppercase forms feel blocky and stable, while lowercase maintains a tidy rhythm with short ascenders/descenders relative to the heavy stems. Numerals are similarly robust and straightforward, matching the letterforms in width and visual weight for cohesive titling and big-number use.