Sans Normal Rebas 12 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Northpole' by 38-lineart, 'AG Royal' by Berthold, 'Innova' by Durotype, 'FF Infra' by FontFont, 'FS Koopman' by Fontsmith, and 'Reyhan' by Plantype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, packaging, posters, branding, children’s, friendly, playful, casual, approachable, retro, approachability, playfulness, display impact, softness, rounded, soft, chunky, bouncy, informal.
A heavy, rounded sans with softened corners and subtly irregular stroke behavior that gives a hand-shaped, tactile feel. Counters are generally open and generously sized, helping the dense weight stay legible. Proportions lean wide with a lively rhythm, and terminals tend to finish bluntly with slight curvature rather than sharp cuts. The lowercase shows simple, sturdy constructions (single-storey forms where applicable) and the numerals match the same chunky, rounded geometry for consistent color in text.
Best suited to short, prominent text such as headlines, posters, packaging, and brand marks that want a friendly, approachable voice. It can work for brief blocks of display copy, especially when aiming for a casual or nostalgic feel, but the heavy texture is most effective at larger sizes.
The overall tone is warm and personable, with a slight retro, cartoon-adjacent cheerfulness. Its bouncy shapes and soft edges feel informal and human, prioritizing charm and friendliness over strict geometric precision.
The font appears designed to deliver a bold, inviting display voice with rounded, soft forms and a subtly hand-shaped personality. Its emphasis on consistent heft and open counters suggests an intention to remain readable while projecting warmth and playfulness.
The design maintains a consistent, dark texture across lines, but small organic variations in curves and joins keep it from feeling rigid. Round letters like O/C/G read especially soft and inflated, while diagonals and joints (K, V, W, X) retain the same cushioned, rounded character.