Sans Normal Nymal 26 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Jostern' by EMME grafica and 'Heavitas Neue' by Graphite (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, logos, friendly, playful, bold, retro, chunky, impact, approachability, playfulness, retro flavor, rounded, soft corners, compact apertures, heavy terminals, bubble-like.
A heavy, rounded sans with broad proportions and blocky, softened geometry. Curves are generous and circular, while joins and terminals stay thick and blunt, creating a strong, even color across words. Counters are relatively small for the weight, and several letters show subtly angled or tapered cuts that add a lively, hand-shaped feel without breaking the overall consistency. The lowercase is simple and sturdy, with a single-storey a and g, a round i/j dot, and sturdy vertical stems that keep rhythm stable at display sizes.
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as headlines, posters, brand marks, packaging, and social graphics where its rounded heft can carry the layout. It also works well for playful signage and title treatments that benefit from a friendly, retro-leaning voice.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a confident, poster-ready presence. Its rounded massing and soft edges read as friendly and slightly retro, balancing charm with emphatic impact.
The font appears designed to deliver maximum visual impact with a warm, approachable personality. Its circular construction and softened edges aim for legibility at display sizes while projecting a cheerful, confident tone for branding and editorial titling.
The numerals follow the same chunky, rounded construction and hold their shape well in bold settings, though the tight apertures and small counters suggest it will feel strongest when given generous size and spacing. The design’s subtle angular nicks and cut-ins help differentiate forms and keep large headlines from feeling overly static.