Sans Normal Yabu 7 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Averta Standard PE' by Intelligent Design, 'Centra No. 2' by Monotype, 'Core Sans GS' by S-Core, 'Volkswagen Serial' by SoftMaker, 'Santral' by Taner Ardali, and 'Futura TS' and 'TS Montreal' by TypeShop Collection (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: kids, posters, packaging, headlines, stickers, playful, friendly, handmade, casual, chunky, approachability, informality, humor, handmade feel, impact, rounded, soft corners, bouncy, inked, irregular.
A heavy, rounded sans with thick, low-contrast strokes and softly blunted terminals. The contours show gentle irregularities and slight wobble, giving letters an inked, hand-shaped feel rather than geometric precision. Counters are relatively open for the weight, and curves dominate over sharp joins; diagonals and joints are slightly softened, contributing to an overall pillowy silhouette. Spacing and widths feel lively and somewhat uneven, creating a bouncy rhythm in words and lines.
Best suited for short-to-medium display copy where a cheerful, casual voice is desired—such as kids-oriented materials, playful branding, packaging, posters, social graphics, and punchy headlines. It can work for brief captions or labels, but the heavy weight and lively irregularity are most effective when given room to breathe.
The font conveys a warm, approachable personality with a humorous, informal tone. Its soft shapes and subtle roughness suggest something handmade and human, leaning toward playful rather than corporate or austere.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, friendly display presence with a deliberately imperfect, hand-drawn texture. Its rounded construction prioritizes warmth and approachability while maintaining clear letterforms for upbeat messaging.
Uppercase forms read as simplified and sturdy, while lowercase shapes maintain clear, single-storey constructions where expected and keep a compact, friendly texture. Numerals match the same chunky, rounded language and hold up well at display sizes, where the irregular edges become part of the charm.