Sans Normal Nomaz 1 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FS Koopman' by Fontsmith, 'Corelia' by Hurufatfont, 'NeoGram' by The Northern Block, and 'Paul Grotesk' and 'Paul Grotesk Soft' by artill (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, bold, friendly, modern, confident, playful, impact, approachability, clarity, modernity, rounded, sturdy, soft, compact, chunky.
A heavy, rounded sans with broad curves, compact counters, and consistently thick strokes that keep the texture dense and even. Terminals are largely blunt and squared off, while bowls and apertures lean toward circular geometry, producing a soft-edged blockiness. Uppercase forms feel wide and stable, and the lowercase shows simplified, robust constructions (notably in single-storey shapes like “a” and “g”), with short extenders and a tight, punchy rhythm. Numerals match the letterforms in weight and curvature, reading as solid, display-oriented figures.
Best suited for headlines, posters, and branding where a strong, approachable voice is needed. The dense strokes and simplified forms make it effective for logos, packaging, and short bursts of text in advertising or signage, especially at medium-to-large sizes where the rounded details can be appreciated.
The overall tone is upbeat and assertive, with a friendly softness that keeps the weight from feeling aggressive. It reads as contemporary and approachable—more “bold and fun” than technical or formal—making it well suited to energetic, attention-grabbing messages.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a friendly, geometric voice—pairing substantial weight with rounded construction for high visibility and a contemporary, accessible feel.
Spacing appears intentionally generous for the weight, helping preserve legibility in large settings. The combination of rounded internal spaces and squared terminals creates a distinctive ‘soft block’ look that remains consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals.