Sans Normal Olkuv 14 is a bold, normal width, monoline, upright, short x-height font visually similar to 'Bourne' and 'Haymer' by Greater Albion Typefounders and 'Signal' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, friendly, playful, retro, approachable, sturdy, display impact, friendly tone, retro flavor, brand presence, rounded, soft-cornered, bubbly, compact, high-contrast counters.
A heavy, rounded sans with monoline strokes and soft corners that keep the silhouette smooth and compact. The letterforms lean on broad curves and simple geometry, with generous bowls and relatively small interior counters at this weight. Proportions are slightly condensed in places with noticeable glyph-to-glyph width variation, giving the line a lively rhythm rather than a strictly uniform texture. Terminals are blunt and clean, and the overall construction favors clarity over detail, producing a strong, poster-ready presence.
Best suited for headlines, logos, and short text where its chunky rounded forms can carry personality—such as branding, packaging, signage, and promotional graphics. It can work for brief UI labels or callouts when a friendly, attention-getting tone is desired, but it is most effective in display contexts rather than long reading.
The font reads as friendly and playful while still feeling sturdy and confident. Its rounded, compact shapes evoke a retro, sign-painting/packaging sensibility, delivering an upbeat tone that feels approachable rather than technical or formal.
The design appears intended to provide a bold, rounded display sans that feels warm and energetic, with simple geometric construction and compact proportions that hold up well in impactful typography.
At larger sizes the rounded geometry and bold mass create a cohesive, graphic color; at smaller sizes the tight counters and compact apertures may look darker, so spacing and size choice will matter for comfort. Numerals follow the same chunky, rounded logic, maintaining a consistent, display-forward voice alongside the letters.