Sans Normal Ohlik 17 is a bold, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Radikal' by Nootype, '-OC Format Sans' and '-OC Pajaro' by OtherwhereCollective, and 'Glorich' by Sarid Ezra (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, logotypes, playful, retro, chunky, quirky, friendly, expressiveness, distinctiveness, headline impact, modern retro, rounded, geometric, soft corners, high contrast counters, display.
A heavy, geometric sans with rounded bowls and mostly uniform stroke weight. Forms are built from broad curves and crisp, straight cuts, with distinctive angled terminals and wedge-like joins that create a subtly faceted silhouette. Counters are generous and circular, while spacing and widths vary noticeably across letters, giving the alphabet a lively, uneven rhythm. Lowercase shapes are compact and sturdy, with simplified constructions and occasional diagonal cuts that read like intentional stylization rather than calligraphic modulation.
Best suited for headlines and short text where its bold presence and distinctive terminals can be appreciated—posters, branding systems, packaging, and logo wordmarks. It can also work for labels or UI callouts when a friendly, stylized voice is desired, though the strong personality may be less appropriate for long-form reading.
The overall tone is upbeat and characterful, blending a retro display feel with a modern geometric base. The sharp angled cuts add a mischievous, slightly eccentric edge, keeping the friendliness of the rounded forms while avoiding bland neutrality.
Likely designed as a contemporary display sans that injects personality through angled cuts and playful proportions while retaining the sturdy legibility of rounded geometric construction.
The design shows consistent use of diagonal slicing on terminals and joints, which becomes most apparent in letters with vertical stems and in the numerals. The bold massing and open apertures help maintain clarity at headline sizes, while the quirky terminals make the texture more animated than a typical geometric sans.