Sans Normal Osmid 6 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Maiden Sans' by Deltatype, 'FS Irwin' by Fontsmith, 'Foro Sans' and 'Qubo' by Hoftype, and 'Modet' by Plau (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, confident, modern, friendly, punchy, sporty, impact, clarity, display, legibility, geometric, rounded, blocky, high-impact, sturdy.
This typeface is a heavy, geometric sans with broad proportions and a compact, solid silhouette. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, producing strong color and clear, simplified lettershapes. Curves are round and generous (notably in C/O/Q and the bowls of B/P/R), while joins and terminals tend toward clean, blunt finishes. Counters are relatively tight for the weight, and the overall rhythm reads as bold and even, with straightforward construction across capitals, lowercase, and figures.
It performs best in short, high-impact applications such as headlines, posters, logos/wordmarks, packaging, and wayfinding or signage where strong presence is needed. The heavy stroke and broad forms also suit badges, sports-themed graphics, and bold UI moments like section titles or hero banners, while extended text will appear dense due to the tight counters and strong typographic color.
The overall tone is assertive and contemporary, combining a friendly roundness with a muscular, no-nonsense presence. It feels energetic and promotional rather than delicate, projecting clarity and confidence at a glance.
The design appears intended to deliver a versatile, modern bold sans that stays legible through simplified geometry and consistent stroke weight, prioritizing immediacy and impact in display settings.
The numerals and punctuation carry the same stout, rounded geometry as the letters, helping maintain consistent texture in mixed alphanumeric settings. In the sample text, the dense weight creates strong emphasis and reduced internal whitespace, making spacing and line breaks feel compact and headline-oriented.