Sans Normal Nabat 12 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Boutros Angham' by Boutros, 'Delargo DT' by DTP Types, 'Remora Corp' by G-Type, 'PF Centro Sans Pro' by Parachute, and 'URW Form' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, kids media, playful, chunky, friendly, retro, quirky, impact, approachability, expressiveness, novelty, rounded, soft corners, cartoonish, bouncy, informal.
A heavy, rounded sans with broad proportions and a compact, blocky silhouette. Strokes are consistently thick with softened joins and terminals, producing sturdy, filled-in counters and a strong overall color on the line. Curves are generous and slightly irregular in feel, and several shapes show subtle angular scoops or notches that add a hand-cut, lively rhythm. The lowercase is simple and robust with single-storey forms and short ascenders/descenders, keeping the texture dense and highly graphic.
Best suited to display settings where impact and personality matter: posters, large titles, packaging, playful branding, and short callouts. It also works well for logos and badges that need a soft, friendly blocky presence, and for children’s or entertainment-oriented graphics where an informal tone is desirable.
The font projects a cheerful, informal personality with a slightly mischievous, cartoon-like bounce. Its chunky massing and softened geometry create an approachable tone that feels retro-leaning and attention-grabbing rather than refined or technical.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual weight with a friendly, rounded voice, prioritizing bold readability and character over fine detail. The slightly quirky shaping suggests a deliberate move away from strict geometric neutrality to create a more animated, expressive display sans.
At text sizes it reads as a bold headline face: the thick strokes and tight inner spaces can make small counters close up, while the large, simplified forms remain distinct and punchy. The overall spacing and wide letterforms contribute to an expansive, poster-friendly rhythm.