Sans Normal Renay 1 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, short x-height font visually similar to 'Corsica' by AVP, 'Apres' by Font Bureau, 'FF Bauer Grotesk' and 'FF Bauer Grotesk Paneuropean' by FontFont, 'Averta PE' and 'Averta Standard PE' by Intelligent Design, 'Acre' by Jonathan Ball, 'Air Factory Rounded' by Khaito Gengo, 'Avenir Next Paneuropean' by Linotype, and 'Infoma' by Stawix (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, branding, friendly, playful, retro, casual, approachable, approachability, handmade feel, display impact, readable texture, rounded, soft corners, blobby, compact, quirky.
A heavy, rounded sans with compact proportions and softly squared curves that keep counters open and shapes highly legible. Strokes are thick and even, with gentle irregularities in terminals and joins that give the outlines a hand-cut, rubber-stamp feel rather than a rigid geometric construction. Round letters (O, C, G) are broad and smooth, while straight-sided forms (E, F, H, N) maintain slight softness at corners. The lowercase is compact with simple, sturdy bowls and a single-storey “a,” and the figures are large and weighty with clear, straightforward silhouettes.
Best suited to headlines, posters, storefront-style signage, packaging, and brand marks that want an approachable, handcrafted voice. It performs well in short to medium text blocks at larger sizes where its texture and rounded heft can carry the layout.
The overall tone is warm and informal, with a cheerful, slightly vintage character. Its soft edges and chunky rhythm feel friendly and human, suggesting handcrafted signage or playful packaging rather than corporate minimalism.
The design appears intended to deliver a friendly, high-impact sans with a subtle handmade texture—combining strong fill, open counters, and softened geometry to stay readable while feeling lively and characterful.
Spacing reads generous at display sizes, and the heavy strokes create strong word shapes in short bursts. The design’s mild wobble/ink-trap-like nicks in places adds texture, which can be a feature for expressive headlines but may feel busy in long paragraphs.