Sans Normal Ofbup 18 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Corsica' by AVP, 'Nanami Pro' and 'Nanami Rounded Pro' by HyperFluro, 'Averta PE' and 'Averta Standard PE' by Intelligent Design, 'Acre' by Jonathan Ball, and 'URW Form' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, branding, packaging, posters, signage, friendly, playful, modern, approachable, confident, approachability, impact, simplicity, modernity, geometric clarity, rounded, soft corners, compact, sturdy, even rhythm.
A heavy, rounded sans with smooth curves and softly blunted terminals. Letterforms are compact and sturdy with generous counters, producing a dense, stable color in text. Strokes are largely uniform, with circular and oval construction showing through in C/O/Q and the bowls of B/P/R. The lowercase has a single-storey a and g, simple open apertures, and short, robust ascenders and descenders; punctuation-like details (dots on i/j) are round and prominent. Numerals are similarly weighty and geometric, with an especially round 0 and a straight, blocky 1.
Best suited to display-forward work where a bold, inviting presence is needed—logos, branding systems, packaging, posters, and short headline copy. It can also work for signage and UI labels when a friendly, rounded tone is desired, though its dense weight favors larger sizes.
The overall tone is warm and contemporary, leaning friendly rather than formal. Its rounded geometry and solid weight give it a cheerful, approachable voice that still feels confident and direct.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern geometric sans with softened edges for approachability, combining strong impact with a welcoming, playful character.
Wide curves and softened joins keep shapes from feeling sharp, while the tight proportions help the type hold together in headlines. The sample text shows strong word-shape clarity at large sizes, with a smooth, even texture across mixed-case lines.