Sans Normal Osgem 1 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Fuller Sans DT' by DTP Types, 'News Gothic EF' by Elsner+Flake, 'News Gothic No. 2' by Linotype, 'MVB Embarcadero' by MVB, 'PG Gothique' by Paulo Goode, 'Core Sans E' by S-Core, and 'News Gothic' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, bold, friendly, modern, confident, sporty, impact, clarity, modernity, approachability, geometric, rounded, sturdy, clean, high-impact.
A heavy, geometric sans with rounded bowls and broadly drawn strokes. Curves are smooth and circular, while terminals are predominantly flat, giving the letters a sturdy, cut-from-solid feel. Counters are relatively open for the weight, and the overall construction favors simple, compact shapes with minimal detailing. The lowercase shows a single-storey “a” and “g,” with a short-shouldered “r,” contributing to a straightforward, contemporary rhythm; numerals are similarly robust and highly legible at display sizes.
Well suited for bold headlines, posters, and large-format messaging where maximum impact and quick readability are needed. It also fits modern branding and packaging that benefit from a sturdy, friendly voice, and works effectively for signage and labels at medium to large sizes.
The overall tone is confident and upbeat, with a friendly sturdiness that reads as contemporary and approachable. Its weight and clean geometry lend a loud, energetic presence suited to attention-grabbing messaging without feeling ornate or fussy.
The font appears designed to deliver high-impact, contemporary typography built on simple geometric forms, prioritizing clarity and presence over delicate detail. It aims to stay approachable through rounded construction while remaining assertive through dense, powerful strokes.
The design emphasizes round forms and uniform, saturated strokes, producing strong word shapes in headlines and short phrases. In longer lines of text, the density can feel heavy, but the open counters help maintain clarity for common letter combinations.