Sans Normal Pomaf 9 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Noah' by Fontfabric, 'CF Asty' by Fonts.GR, 'Averta Standard PE' by Intelligent Design, 'Daikon' by Pepper Type, 'Mundial Narrow' by TipoType, 'TT Norms Pro' by TypeType, and 'Aquawax Fx' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, friendly, playful, punchy, approachable, retro, impact, friendliness, display focus, retro flavor, clarity, rounded, soft corners, chunky, compact, bubbly.
This typeface uses heavy, rounded strokes with softly chamfered corners and broad, open counters. Curves are built from smooth circular segments, while terminals often finish flat, giving a sturdy, poster-like silhouette. The lowercase is compact and simple, with a single-storey “a” and “g” and short, blocky joins; the uppercase stays geometric with wide bowls and a clean, even rhythm. Numerals are equally robust and rounded, designed to read clearly at large sizes.
Best suited to display settings where strong presence and quick recognition matter, such as headlines, posters, packaging, and brand marks. It can also work for short UI labels or callouts when a friendly, high-impact voice is desired, but its mass and compact detailing favor larger sizes.
The overall tone is warm and upbeat, with a slightly throwback, sign-painting feel. Its chunky geometry and softened edges make it feel approachable and informal, leaning toward fun, high-energy messaging rather than restrained editorial typography.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a cheerful, accessible personality, combining geometric roundness with flattened terminals for a sturdy, contemporary-retro look. It emphasizes bold, clean shapes that remain legible and cohesive in dense headline text.
Round letters like O/Q show generous interior space, and many characters exhibit subtle corner flattening that adds a crafted, stamped quality. The forms are intentionally simplified, prioritizing strong silhouettes and consistent texture over delicate detailing.