Sans Normal Opnus 17 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, branding, posters, packaging, signage, friendly, sturdy, approachable, contemporary, confident, display impact, approachability, brand voice, clarity, rounded, soft terminals, compact, high legibility, even rhythm.
This typeface is a heavy, rounded sans with smooth, gently squared curves and clean joins. Strokes are broadly even with subtle modulation, and many terminals finish with a soft, slightly flattened edge that gives the letterforms a cushioned feel. Proportions are compact with generous counters for the weight, producing a steady color in text. The lowercase shows a single-storey “a” and “g”, short-to-moderate ascenders, and sturdy stems; numerals are similarly robust with open, readable shapes.
It performs especially well in headlines, logos, packaging, and other display settings where a bold, friendly presence is needed. It can also work for short UI labels or callouts when high contrast against the background is important, but it will read most comfortably in brief blocks rather than long-form text.
The overall tone is friendly and solid rather than strict or technical. Its rounded construction and soft terminals make it feel approachable and modern, with a confident, slightly playful warmth that suits conversational messaging and brand-forward headlines.
The design appears intended to deliver a warm, contemporary sans voice with strong impact, combining rounded forms and ample counters to stay readable at display sizes while maintaining a personable character.
At larger sizes the rounded geometry becomes a defining personality cue, while in paragraphs the even rhythm and open counters help maintain clarity. The heavy weight and compact spacing suggest it is best used with comfortable line-height and not overly tight tracking.