Sans Normal Peben 15 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Compasso' by Plau and 'Neurath' by René Bieder (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, friendly, confident, playful, chunky, modern, impact, approachability, visibility, modernity, simplicity, rounded, soft corners, geometric, compact, heavy.
A heavy, rounded sans with broad proportions and softly curved terminals. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, giving counters and joins a dense, solid feel. Curves are generously rounded (notably in C, G, O, and S), while straight-sided letters like E, F, H, and N keep a clean, blocky silhouette. The lowercase shows single-story a and g with simple, robust forms and short, sturdy extenders, maintaining a compact rhythm in text.
Best suited to headlines and short bursts of text where maximum impact and clarity are needed—posters, brand marks, packaging, storefront or wayfinding signage, and social graphics. It can work for brief subheads in editorial layouts, but the dense weight and compact counters make it more comfortable at larger sizes than for extended reading.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, pairing a friendly roundness with a bold, assertive presence. It reads as contemporary and informal, with a slightly “toy-like” softness that keeps the heaviness from feeling aggressive.
The design appears aimed at delivering a bold, friendly geometric voice: soft, rounded construction for approachability, paired with substantial weight and width for immediate visibility and strong presence in display typography.
Round letters have relatively small counters for the weight, enhancing impact at display sizes. The figures share the same chunky construction; the 0 is oval and open, while 8 and 9 emphasize smooth, circular bowls. Diacritics and punctuation are not shown; the sample demonstrates strong word-shape and high attention-grabbing density.