Sans Normal Olreb 10 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, branding, packaging, posters, children's media, friendly, playful, chunky, retro, informal, approachability, display impact, retro charm, handmade feel, rounded, soft corners, bulbous, bouncy, irregular rhythm.
A heavy, rounded sans with compact proportions and softly blunted terminals. Strokes are generally even with low contrast, while subtle swelling and tapering at joins adds a hand-shaped, slightly uneven rhythm. Counters are generous and open, and the overall silhouette favors bulbous curves over strict geometry. The uppercase reads sturdy and simplified, while the lowercase introduces more idiosyncratic details—single-storey forms, a curved descender on j, and lively ear/terminal shapes—creating a varied, organic texture in text.
Well suited to display settings where warmth and personality are desirable, such as branding, packaging, posters, and attention-grabbing headlines. It can also work for short, large-size text in playful editorial or children’s-oriented contexts, where its rounded forms and bold presence support quick recognition.
The font conveys a cheerful, approachable tone with a retro, cartoon-leaning warmth. Its bouncy curves and soft edges feel informal and personable, suggesting friendliness rather than precision or austerity.
The design appears intended to deliver a strong, friendly display voice: a rounded sans with enough organic irregularity to feel handcrafted and distinctive, while remaining simple and readable in common headline and branding use.
In the sample text, the dense weight and rounded shapes create strong color on the line, making short phrases and headlines stand out. The irregularities in stroke endings and interior shapes add character that is more noticeable at larger sizes, while the sturdy construction keeps letterforms clear.