Sans Normal Nabal 1 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, friendly, bold, sporty, retro, approachable, impact, approachability, display clarity, brand presence, rounded, compact, chunky, soft corners, geometric.
A heavy, rounded sans with broad proportions and compact internal counters. Curves are smooth and circular, while joins and terminals feel slightly softened rather than sharply cut. The lowercase shows a large x-height with short ascenders and descenders, producing a dense, blocky texture in text. Apertures tend to be tight (notably in letters like e, a, and s), and the overall rhythm is even and sturdy with minimal stroke modulation.
Best suited to headlines and short phrases where its mass and rounded geometry can work as a strong visual anchor. It can perform well in branding, packaging, and signage that needs a friendly but assertive presence, especially at medium-to-large sizes. For long-form text, generous tracking and size can help maintain clarity.
The tone is confident and upbeat, with a friendly, contemporary feel that also nods to classic display sans styles. Its chunky forms and tight counters create an energetic, punchy voice that reads as approachable rather than formal.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with soft, geometric forms—prioritizing bold presence, legibility at display sizes, and a welcoming personality for modern marketing and identity work.
At larger sizes the shapes feel clean and graphical, while in smaller settings the tight apertures and small counters can darken the color and reduce differentiation between similar forms. Numerals match the letterforms in weight and roundness, giving a consistent, poster-ready set.