Sans Normal Onnan 15 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Achates' by Karandash, 'Belle Sans' by Park Street Studio, 'Akagi' and 'Akagi Pro' by Positype, 'Plantago' by Schriftlabor, and 'NuOrder' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: branding, headlines, posters, packaging, ui labels, friendly, confident, modern, approachable, clean, approachability, clarity, modernity, display impact, versatility, rounded, geometric, soft corners, compact, high legibility.
A rounded, geometric sans with sturdy strokes and smooth, circular counters. Curves are generously softened, while joins and terminals stay clean and largely uniform, creating a steady, contemporary rhythm. Uppercase forms are broad and stable with simple construction, and the lowercase uses single-storey shapes (notably a and g) that keep the texture open and readable. Numerals follow the same rounded logic, with clear bowls and consistent stroke presence that holds up well at display sizes.
Well-suited to branding and headline settings where a modern, approachable voice is desired. The sturdy, rounded forms also work for packaging and signage, and can serve effectively in short UI labels or interface headings where clarity and presence matter.
The overall tone is friendly and contemporary, pairing a soft, welcoming roundness with a confident, no-nonsense weight. It feels practical and approachable rather than formal, giving text a warm, modern voice.
The design appears intended to deliver a clean, contemporary sans that feels friendly and robust, balancing geometric construction with softened details for comfortable readability and strong visual impact.
Counters remain relatively open in letters like e, a, and s, helping maintain clarity as size changes. The design reads as primarily geometric, but with subtle optical adjustments that prevent it from feeling overly rigid in running text.