Sans Normal Okbab 22 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Averta PE' and 'Averta Standard PE' by Intelligent Design, 'Core Sans C' by S-Core, and 'Clarika Office' and 'Clarika Pro' by Wild Edge (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, branding, posters, signage, ui labels, friendly, modern, confident, clean, approachable, modern clarity, approachability, display impact, legibility, rounded, soft corners, geometric, compact, high legibility.
A heavy, rounded sans with clean, mostly uniform strokes and smooth curve-to-stem joins. Counters are generously open and the curves read as near-geometric, giving letters like C, O, and G a regular, steady rhythm. Terminals are broadly squared with softened corners, producing a sturdy silhouette without sharpness. Proportions feel compact and efficient, with short, solid joins in forms like n/m and a single-storey a and g that keep texture even in dense settings. Numerals are wide and stable, with simple, blocky construction that matches the letterforms.
Works best for headlines, packaging and brand marks, and other prominent messaging where a strong, friendly sans is desired. The open counters and compact proportions also make it suitable for UI labels, navigation, and signage where clarity and a steady typographic color are important.
The overall tone is friendly and contemporary, pairing a strong voice with soft geometry. It feels confident and straightforward rather than formal, with an inviting, easygoing presence suited to modern interfaces and branding that wants warmth without playfulness.
The design appears aimed at delivering a modern, approachable sans with sturdy shapes and consistent rhythm, prioritizing clarity and impact. Rounded geometry and simplified lowercase forms suggest an intention to keep text friendly and highly legible in contemporary graphic and digital contexts.
The texture in paragraph samples stays smooth and consistent, with clear differentiation between similar forms (e.g., I, l, and 1 remain distinct through shape and proportions). Round letters maintain strong interior space, helping readability at larger display sizes and in short blocks of text.