Sans Normal Jalis 11 is a very bold, very wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Premis' by Fenotype and 'Otoiwo Grotesk' by Pepper Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, logotypes, bold, confident, playful, modern, friendly, impact, display, approachability, brand presence, simplicity, rounded, blocky, soft-cornered, geometric, sturdy.
A heavy, wide sans with rounded geometry and smooth, continuous curves that read as cut from circles and ellipses. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, producing a dense, even color on the page. Counters are compact and often horizontally stretched, and terminals are clean and blunt rather than tapered. The overall build favors broad proportions, generous curves in bowls, and simplified joins that keep shapes sturdy and uniform at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and brand marks where maximum presence is needed. Its broad, rounded shapes work well for packaging, promotional graphics, and short statements, and it can perform nicely for logotypes where a friendly, chunky silhouette is desirable.
The tone is loud and upbeat, with a friendly softness coming from its rounded forms and inflated proportions. It feels contemporary and attention-grabbing, leaning toward fun, pop-leaning branding rather than restrained editorial voice.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, geometric statement with approachable roundedness—prioritizing impact, clarity of silhouette, and a contemporary display feel over compact text efficiency.
The extended widths and tight internal counters create strong impact but can reduce clarity in smaller settings, especially in enclosed letters and stacked text. Round characters like O, Q, and 0 appear especially expansive, reinforcing a playful, ballooned rhythm across lines.