Sans Normal Wamas 9 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, packaging, posters, signage, branding, friendly, playful, retro, casual, approachable, approachability, informality, high impact, legibility, warmth, rounded, soft corners, stubby terminals, compact, quirky.
A compact, rounded sans with heavy, softly squared strokes and gently curved joins. Letterforms lean on simple geometric bowls and straight stems, but with slightly irregular, humanized shaping that keeps the texture lively. Terminals are mostly blunt and rounded, counters are open and generous, and the overall rhythm is tight, producing a dense, readable color at text sizes. Uppercase forms are sturdy and simple, while lowercase shows a single-storey “a” and “g” and other softened details that reinforce the informal construction.
Best suited for headlines, labels, packaging, posters, and signage where a friendly, high-impact sans is needed. It also works for short paragraphs or callouts when you want dense, confident texture without sharp or clinical edges.
The face feels friendly and unpretentious, with a warm, slightly retro tone. Its rounded corners and sturdy weight read as approachable and upbeat, suitable for casual messaging and lighthearted branding rather than formal or technical contexts.
Likely drawn to provide a sturdy, approachable sans that balances geometric simplicity with softened, humanized details. The design appears intended to be legible at a range of sizes while projecting a casual, playful personality.
Numerals are large and sturdy with rounded finishing and clear silhouettes. The type’s softened geometry and compact proportions create a strong, poster-like presence while still holding together in short text blocks.