Sans Normal Periz 7 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Humanist 777' by Bitstream, 'Jam Adega' by JAM Type Design, 'Gardner Sans' by Lewis McGuffie Type, 'Frutiger' and 'Frutiger Next Paneuropean' by Linotype, 'FreeSet' by ParaType, and 'Core Sans N' and 'Core Sans NR' by S-Core (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, logos, playful, retro, friendly, chunky, cartoonish, attention grabbing, approachability, display impact, retro charm, rounded, soft, bulky, bouncy, compact.
A heavy, rounded sans with broad proportions and soft, blunted terminals. Curves are generous and slightly squarish in places, giving counters a compact, punched-out feel and producing a strong black silhouette. The lowercase shows single-story forms (notably a and g) with stout stems and minimal stroke modulation, while joins and diagonals are simplified for clarity. Numerals are similarly full and rounded, with open, sturdy shapes designed to hold up at display sizes.
Best suited for headlines, posters, and branding where a loud, friendly presence is needed. It also fits packaging, kids/family-oriented communications, and short logotypes or badges where rounded, chunky forms help maintain legibility and character.
The overall tone is bold and approachable, leaning toward a retro, cartoon-adjacent warmth. Its inflated forms and soft corners create an energetic, friendly voice that feels informal and attention-seeking rather than austere or technical.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a soft, welcoming feel—combining billboard-level weight with rounded geometry to create a playful display voice. It prioritizes bold readability and personality in short text over neutrality in long-form settings.
Spacing appears intentionally generous for such dense letterforms, helping prevent shapes from clogging when set in lines. The design favors strong silhouettes and smooth rhythm over fine detail, with a consistent “puffy” texture across caps, lowercase, and figures.