Sans Normal Nukud 12 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Avenir Next Arabic', 'Avenir Next Cyrillic', 'Avenir Next Georgian', 'Avenir Next Hebrew', 'Avenir Next Thai', and 'Avenir Next World' by Linotype and 'Centra No. 2' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, friendly, confident, playful, modern, punchy, impact, approachability, modernity, simplicity, clarity, rounded, soft corners, heavy terminals, compact counters, geometric.
A heavy, rounded sans with broad proportions and a sturdy, uniform stroke. Curves are built from near-circular bowls with softened joins, while straight strokes end in blunt, slightly eased terminals. Counters are relatively compact, giving the face a dense, solid texture, and the overall rhythm feels even and blocky rather than delicate. Letterforms lean toward simple, geometric construction with minimal articulation and clean, uncluttered silhouettes.
Best suited to large-size applications where a strong, graphic presence is desired—headlines, poster typography, brand wordmarks, packaging, and attention-grabbing signage. It can also work for short UI labels or badges when you want a compact, high-impact voice, but extended paragraphs will feel heavy due to the dense overall color.
The tone is bold and approachable: friendly shapes and rounded geometry soften the weight, while the dense color projects confidence and immediacy. It reads as contemporary and upbeat, with a slightly playful character that still feels straightforward and functional.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact with a friendly, rounded geometric language—prioritizing clarity at display sizes and a cohesive, modern tone over fine detail or typographic subtlety.
The figures match the letters in weight and presence, with rounded forms (0, 8, 9) appearing especially robust. Diagonals (V, W, X, Y) are thick and stable, contributing to a strong headline texture. In longer lines, the dark typographic color becomes a dominant graphic element, making spacing and negative space feel intentionally tight and impactful.