Sans Normal Nikav 13 is a bold, very wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Peridot Latin' and 'Peridot PE' by Foundry5 (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, confident, modern, punchy, sporty, techy, impact, clarity, modernity, stability, visibility, geometric, blocky, clean, sturdy, high-impact.
A heavy, geometric sans with broad proportions and large internal counters that keep forms open despite the dense weight. Strokes are largely uniform with clean, squared terminals and minimal modulation, producing a crisp, mechanical rhythm. Curves are built from near-circular bowls and rounded corners, while diagonals (V, W, X, Y) read as sharp and stable. The lowercase shows single-storey a and g, compact shoulders, and straightforward joins; the numerals are wide and sturdy with simple construction and generous apertures.
Best suited for headlines, titles, and short emphatic text where width and weight can create a strong typographic block. It will work well in branding and packaging that needs a solid, modern presence, as well as signage and wayfinding where bold shapes and open counters aid quick recognition. In longer passages, it’s likely most effective as a sparing accent rather than continuous text.
The overall tone is assertive and contemporary, prioritizing impact and clarity over delicacy. Its wide stance and solid shapes feel energetic and confident, lending a slightly industrial/athletic character. The voice is direct and functional, suited to attention-grabbing headlines and bold interface moments.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact with a clean, geometric construction and straightforward detailing. By combining wide proportions with open counters and simple terminals, it aims to stay readable while projecting a strong, modern, no-nonsense personality.
Large x-height and open counters help maintain legibility at display-to-subhead sizes, while the wide set and heavy color can quickly dominate tight layouts. The punctuation in the sample reads clean and unobtrusive, supporting the strong letterforms without adding ornament.