Sans Normal Oskat 9 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'City Boys Soft' by Dharma Type, 'Epoca Classic' and 'Impara' by Hoftype, 'Big Vesta' and 'Praxis' by Linotype, 'Core Sans N' by S-Core, and 'Le Monde Sans Std' by Typofonderie (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, confident, modern, friendly, punchy, clean, impact, clarity, modernity, approachability, brand presence, rounded, open apertures, large counters, soft corners, geometric.
A heavy, wide sans with rounded geometry and smooth, continuous curves. Strokes are strongly weighted with clean terminals and minimal modulation, creating a solid, high-impact texture. Counters are large and open, and round letters like O/C/G lean toward near-circular forms, while straight-sided letters keep broad proportions and even spacing. Lowercase shapes are simple and sturdy, with a single-storey g and compact, practical details that preserve clarity at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and brand marks where strong presence and quick readability are needed. It also fits packaging and signage applications that benefit from bold, rounded forms and clear numerals.
The overall tone is confident and contemporary, with a friendly softness from the rounded forms. Its bold mass and wide stance read as assertive and attention-grabbing, while the clean construction keeps it approachable rather than aggressive.
The design appears intended as a contemporary, high-impact sans that pairs geometric roundness with straightforward, no-nonsense construction. It aims to deliver maximum visibility and a friendly modern voice for display typography.
In text, the weight produces a dense, headline-forward color, and the generous letterforms help maintain legibility despite the darkness. Numerals match the same broad, rounded construction, reinforcing a cohesive, signage-like presence across letters and figures.