Sans Normal Osdew 9 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Myriad', 'Myriad Arabic', 'Myriad Bengali', and 'Myriad Devanagari' by Adobe and 'Monsal Gothic' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, confident, friendly, punchy, modern, playful, impact, clarity, modern branding, display legibility, geometric, rounded, blocky, compact counters, soft corners.
A heavy, geometric sans with broad proportions and large, simplified forms. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, and curves are built from clean circular and elliptical geometry. Terminals are mostly straight and blunt, while corners read slightly softened by the generous weight. Counters are relatively tight in letters like B, P, R, a, e, and g, creating a dense, poster-like color and strong silhouette clarity.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and display typography where its dense weight and wide stance can deliver maximum impact. It also works well for brand marks, packaging, and short labels that benefit from a strong, friendly geometric presence. For longer text, it performs most comfortably at larger sizes where the tight counters remain open enough to read.
The overall tone is bold and approachable—more friendly than stern—thanks to the rounded geometry and uncomplicated shapes. It projects confidence and immediacy, with a slightly playful, pop-forward character that feels at home in attention-grabbing settings.
The design appears aimed at creating a high-impact, contemporary sans that prioritizes strong silhouettes, simple geometry, and easy recognition in display use. Its restrained detailing and consistent stroke treatment suggest a focus on versatility for modern branding and promotional typography.
Uppercase forms feel sturdy and stable, with wide bowls (O, Q) and a compact, high-impact E/F. The lowercase keeps the same chunky rhythm; single-story forms such as a and g reinforce the geometric, contemporary voice. Numerals are similarly weighty and straightforward, designed to read clearly at large sizes.