Sans Normal Ohbiv 5 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Mandioca' by Latinotype, 'Alergia Grotesk' and 'Engram Pro' by Machalski, 'Conneqt' by Roman Melikhov, and 'Loew Next' and 'Loew Next Arabic' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, confident, modern, friendly, clean, punchy, impact, clarity, modernity, approachability, simplicity, geometric, rounded, sturdy, open, high-impact.
A heavy, geometric sans with broad proportions and clear, open counters. Strokes stay even throughout with rounded curves and clean, straight terminals, producing a compact, sturdy silhouette. The letterforms lean toward simple circular construction (notably in C, G, O, and Q), while diagonals in A, V, W, X, and Y are crisp and symmetrical. Spacing reads generous for a display weight, helping maintain clarity in dense settings.
This font is well suited to headlines, posters, and signage where strong presence and quick legibility are priorities. It also fits branding and packaging that benefit from a clean, contemporary sans with friendly geometry, and works for short UI or marketing callouts where a bold typographic voice is desired.
The overall tone is direct and contemporary, with a friendly neutrality that still feels assertive. Its wide stance and smooth curves give it an approachable, modern voice suited to bold messaging rather than delicate nuance.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, high-impact sans built on geometric foundations, prioritizing clarity and consistency at larger sizes. Its wide proportions and simplified shapes suggest a focus on confident display typography that remains approachable and readable.
Uppercase forms appear especially stable and blocky, while the lowercase keeps a straightforward, single-story feel in several letters, reinforcing a simple geometric rhythm. Numerals are robust and highly legible at a glance, matching the same wide, even-weight construction.