Sans Normal Osgup 3 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Astoria Sans' by Alan Meeks, 'Prenton RP' by BluHead Studio, 'Proza' by Bureau Roffa, 'City Boys Soft' by Dharma Type, 'MC Rowtella' by Maulana Creative, and 'Joanna Sans Nova' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, confident, friendly, punchy, direct, modern, impact, clarity, headline, presence, simplicity, sturdy, rounded, chunky, compact counters, blunt terminals.
A heavy, rounded sans with broad proportions and compact internal counters. Curves are smooth and generously formed, while joins and terminals stay clean and mostly blunt, keeping the overall silhouette simple and sturdy. The rhythm is dense and solid on the line, with large, highly legible shapes and a consistently robust texture across letters and numerals.
Well suited to headlines, posters, packaging, and brand marks that need bold presence and approachable warmth. It also works for UI banners, labels, and social graphics where quick recognition and strong contrast against backgrounds are important. For long-form reading, it’s best used sparingly as a display face rather than for extended paragraphs.
This typeface feels confident, emphatic, and friendly, with a straightforward tone that reads as modern and approachable. Its weight and broad stance give it a punchy, attention-grabbing presence suited to bold messaging rather than subtlety.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visibility and a strong typographic voice with minimal stylistic distraction. Its rounded construction and broad letterforms prioritize clear shapes and a solid, poster-like texture that holds up in short bursts of text.
The lowercase shows single-storey forms (notably the ‘a’) and a compact, rounded ‘g’, reinforcing the friendly, contemporary feel. Numerals are similarly weighty and open in silhouette, matching the typeface’s dense, impactful text color.