Sans Normal Ohdon 17 is a very bold, wide, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Artegra Sans' by Artegra, 'ATC Arquette' by Avondale Type Co., 'Heavitas Neue' by Graphite, 'Mazzard' and 'Mazzard Soft' by Pepper Type, 'Gilmer' by Piotr Łapa, 'Turis' by Punchform, 'Soin Sans Pro' by Stawix, and 'Causten' by Trustha (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, social ads, bold, friendly, modern, confident, playful, impact, approachability, brand clarity, geometric simplicity, display strength, rounded, geometric, compact apertures, soft corners, high contrast-free.
A heavy, rounded sans with uniform stroke weight and broad, stable proportions. Curves are generously circular (notably in C, G, O, Q, and 0), while joins and terminals are clean and mostly squared off, giving the face a crisp, engineered finish despite its softness. Counters are relatively tight and apertures are compact, producing a dense, punchy texture in text. Lowercase forms lean toward geometric simplicity with single‑storey a and g, a short-shouldered r, and sturdy, blocky numerals with large round bowls.
Best suited to large-scale typography where its dense color and rounded geometry can project clearly—headlines, display copy, branding systems, packaging, and promotional graphics. It can work for short paragraphs or UI callouts when strong emphasis is desired, but its tight counters and weight make it more at home in display roles than long-form reading.
The overall tone is upbeat and assertive, combining a friendly roundness with the impact of a strong headline weight. It feels contemporary and approachable rather than technical or formal, with a slightly playful, poster-like presence that reads as confident and straightforward.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a friendly, geometric voice—prioritizing bold presence, simple construction, and consistent curves for brand-forward typography that remains approachable.
Spacing appears generous enough to keep the heavy strokes from clogging in running lines, while the uniformity of stroke and the circular construction create a consistent rhythm across mixed-case settings. The bold punctuation-like shapes in the sample (e.g., dots and the Q tail) reinforce a graphic, logo-ready character.