Sans Normal Ombed 16 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Helvetica Hebrew' and 'Helvetica World' by Linotype and 'Coolvetica', 'Ggx88', and 'Ggx89' by Typodermic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, branding, posters, ui labels, signage, modern, confident, clean, friendly, straightforward, impact, clarity, modernity, simplicity, versatility, geometric, rounded, closed apertures, tight spacing, sturdy.
This is a heavy, geometric sans with smooth, rounded curves and largely monolinear stroke construction. Counters are compact and apertures tend to be fairly closed, giving the letters a dense, sturdy color on the page. Terminals are clean and mostly squared-off, while joins stay simple and consistent, reinforcing a utilitarian, contemporary feel. The lowercase shows a single-storey “a” and a single-storey “g,” and the numerals match the same compact, robust rhythm.
It performs strongly in headlines, brand marks, and promotional layouts where a solid, high-impact sans is needed. It also suits short UI strings, navigation, and signage where quick recognition and strong presence matter more than long-form texture.
The overall tone is modern and assertive, with a no-nonsense clarity suited to bold statements. Its rounded geometry keeps it from feeling harsh, adding a friendly, approachable character even at very heavy sizes.
The design appears intended as a dependable, contemporary workhorse for display use—built around simple geometric forms and compact proportions to maximize impact and maintain a consistent, controlled rhythm across letters and figures.
In the text sample the weight and compact counters create strong emphasis but can darken quickly in longer passages, especially where letters with closed forms repeat. The design reads best when given a bit of breathing room via generous line-height or slightly looser tracking.