Sans Normal Nonar 14 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Maiden Sans' by Deltatype; 'FS Irwin' by Fontsmith; 'Telder HT Pro' by Huerta Tipográfica; 'NeueType' by NicolassFonts; 'Core Sans N', 'Core Sans N SC', and 'Core Sans NR' by S-Core; and 'Hackman' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, confident, friendly, sporty, punchy, modern, impact, approachability, brandability, legibility, rounded, sturdy, compact apertures, large counters, ink-trap feel.
A heavy, rounded sans with broad proportions and tightly controlled curves. Strokes are uniformly thick with smooth, circular bowls and softened corners, producing sturdy, high-impact letterforms. Counters stay relatively open for the weight, while several joins and terminals show subtle notches or tapered cuts that add bite and help shapes separate at large sizes. The lowercase is compact and robust, with single-storey forms (notably a and g) and a simple, utilitarian rhythm that keeps texture dense and even.
Best suited to headlines and display typography where mass and clarity are needed—posters, packaging, and bold brand marks. It can also work for signage and short UI labels when a strong, friendly emphasis is desired, though the dense texture suggests keeping sizes comfortably large.
The overall tone is bold and straightforward, balancing friendly roundness with a no-nonsense, athletic energy. It reads as contemporary and pragmatic, with enough character in the terminals and joins to feel branded rather than generic.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with approachable, rounded forms—an all-purpose display sans that stays legible while projecting confidence. The small cut-ins and shaped terminals likely aim to add distinctiveness and improve separation in tight, heavy forms.
The numerals are geometric and weighty, matching the caps in presence and maintaining consistent stroke heft. Spacing appears designed for strong headline color: letters sit solidly with minimal fuss, and the squared-off cuts in places add a distinctive, slightly industrial accent without breaking the rounded theme.