Sans Normal Olniv 11 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Alamia' by Ani Dimitrova, 'Novel Display' by Atlas Font Foundry, 'Tschichold' by Présence Typo, 'Amor Sans Neo' by Storm Type Foundry, 'Roanne' by Tour De Force, and 'La Casa' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, friendly, confident, contemporary, approachable, lively, impactful warmth, clear readability, modern branding, display presence, rounded, soft terminals, humanist, open counters, high legibility.
This typeface presents sturdy, rounded sans forms with smooth curves and gently softened terminals. Lettershapes lean toward a humanist construction: bowls are generous, apertures are relatively open, and curves transition cleanly into stems without sharp breaks. Proportions feel even and steady across the set, with a clear hierarchy between ascenders and descenders and numerals that read solidly at display sizes. Overall spacing and rhythm are compact but not cramped, supporting dense lines of text while keeping forms distinct.
It performs best where a strong, readable presence is needed: headlines, posters, brand wordmarks, packaging, and short-to-medium copy in marketing layouts. The open counters and rounded shapes help maintain clarity in large text blocks while still delivering a dense, graphic texture for display applications.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, with a confident, contemporary voice. Its rounded construction and smooth joins give it a friendly character, while the heavy color on the page keeps it assertive and attention-getting.
The design appears intended to balance friendliness with impact—delivering a soft-edged, modern sans that stays highly legible while projecting a bold, contemporary personality.
Curves are prominent throughout, and several shapes show subtle, humanist-like modulation in how bowls and shoulders are drawn, which helps avoid a strictly geometric feel. The numerals appear robust and clear, matching the same rounded, high-impact texture as the letters.