Sans Normal Odley 14 is a very bold, wide, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'CF Asty' by Fonts.GR, 'Heavitas Neue' by Graphite, 'Mundial Narrow' by TipoType, and 'TT Norms Pro' by TypeType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, confident, friendly, punchy, contemporary, sporty, impact, approachability, modernity, clarity, attention, rounded, blocky, geometric, clean, high-contrast counters.
A heavy, rounded sans with broad proportions and sturdy, monoline strokes. Letterforms lean on simple geometric construction—circular bowls, softened corners, and open apertures—balanced by flat terminals and a strong, even baseline. Counters are generous for the weight (notably in O, e, and 8), keeping the texture readable despite the dense black mass. The lowercase is compact and robust, with single-storey a and g and a straightforward, utilitarian rhythm that stays consistent across text.
Best suited to display settings where immediate impact is needed: headlines, posters, large UI labels, packaging, and short-form branding statements. In longer passages it maintains legibility for a bold face, but it performs strongest at medium-to-large sizes where its rounded geometry and open counters can breathe.
The overall tone is bold and approachable, combining a no-nonsense, poster-like impact with friendly rounded shapes. It reads as energetic and modern rather than formal, suggesting contemporary branding and attention-grabbing messaging.
This design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch while staying friendly and accessible, using rounded geometry and broad proportions to create a compact, high-ink silhouette that remains clear in common display contexts.
Caps carry a strong, uniform presence with minimal modulation, while diagonals (V, W, X, Y) are built from thick, stable strokes that emphasize solidity. Numerals are similarly weighty and round-forward, with an especially prominent 0/8/9 family that reinforces the geometric feel.