Sans Normal Opbur 8 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Innova' and 'Seconda Soft' by Durotype and 'Core Sans N SC' and 'Core Sans NR' by S-Core (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, signage, ui labels, confident, modern, friendly, straightforward, utilitarian, impact, clarity, modern utility, versatility, high legibility, geometric, clean, solid, open counters.
A sturdy, contemporary sans with broad, even strokes and clean, mostly geometric construction. Curves are smooth and round, with open apertures and generous counters that keep forms readable at large sizes and in dense settings. Terminals are crisp and largely flat, and the overall rhythm feels steady and uncluttered, with simple joins and minimal shaping. Numerals match the letterforms in weight and clarity, maintaining a consistent, no-nonsense texture across mixed content.
Best suited for headlines, display text, and short-to-medium passages where a strong typographic presence is needed. It also fits branding and signage applications that benefit from clear silhouettes and robust forms, and it can work well for UI labels and callouts where clarity and emphasis are priorities.
The tone is direct and confident, with a friendly modernity that avoids both cold austerity and overt playfulness. Its heavy, clear shapes communicate stability and emphasis, making the voice feel assertive but approachable.
The design appears intended as a versatile, modern workhorse sans that delivers strong impact without stylistic distraction. It aims to balance geometric simplicity with readability, producing a dependable, contemporary voice for prominent typographic roles.
In the sample text, the dark color and compact interior spaces create strong presence and a continuous, poster-like texture. Rounded forms (like C, O, e) stay smooth and balanced, while diagonals (V, W, y) keep a crisp, clean edge, supporting a contemporary, practical feel.