Sans Normal Mise 9 is a very bold, very wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Taz' by LucasFonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, packaging, kids media, playful, chunky, retro, bouncy, cheerful, attention grabbing, friendly display, retro flavor, playful branding, soft corners, bulbous, cartoonish, compact counters, heavy terminals.
A heavy, rounded sans with exaggerated mass and slightly irregular, cut-in detailing that gives many strokes a chiseled, notched feel. Curves are broad and inflated, with compact counters (notably in O, B, 8, 9) and sturdy verticals that read as blocky rather than geometric. Some letters show small angular bites or stepped edges at joins and terminals, creating a lively, handcrafted rhythm while keeping overall forms simple and legible. Numerals are similarly weighty and rounded, with tight interior spaces and strong silhouettes suited to large sizes.
Best suited for display roles where impact is the priority: posters, bold headline systems, playful branding, packaging, and short bursts of text. It can work well for logos and wordmarks that benefit from a friendly, chunky silhouette, and for entertainment or youth-oriented graphics where a bouncy, informal voice is desired.
The tone is bold and jovial, with a cartoon-like bounce that feels friendly and a bit mischievous. Its chunky shapes and subtle irregularities suggest a retro display sensibility—confident, attention-seeking, and fun rather than formal or neutral.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual weight with approachable, rounded forms, while adding personality through small carved notches and slightly irregular shaping. It aims to stand out in large-scale applications with a lively, upbeat character.
In the sample text, the dense color and tight counters make it most comfortable at headline sizes; at smaller sizes the interior spaces and notches may visually fill in. The distinctive notched cuts add texture and motion, helping individual words feel energetic even in simple settings.