Sans Normal Onlam 9 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'News Gothic No. 2' by Linotype, 'RF Dewi' by Russian Fonts, 'Hamburg Serial' by SoftMaker, 'TS Hamburg' by TypeShop Collection, and 'News Gothic' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, branding, posters, signage, ui labels, modern, confident, clean, friendly, straightforward, clarity, impact, modern utility, simplicity, geometric, rounded, solid, compact, crisp.
A sturdy sans with a geometric, round-based construction and clean, uniform strokes. Counters are open and fairly generous for the weight, with smoothly rounded bowls in letters like C, G, O, and Q, and squared-off terminals that keep the overall texture crisp. The capitals read compact and strong, while the lowercase maintains a steady rhythm with simple, utilitarian forms; the single-storey shapes and minimal detailing keep the silhouettes uncluttered. Numerals follow the same straightforward, solid construction, with clear interior spaces and consistent visual weight.
It performs best where strong, immediate legibility and a compact, high-impact voice are needed—headlines, branding wordmarks, posters, and signage. Its clean construction also suits short UI labels and navigational text where a decisive sans tone is appropriate.
The tone is contemporary and no-nonsense, projecting clarity and confidence without feeling harsh. Rounded curves add a mild friendliness, while the blocky terminals and firm proportions give it an assertive, workmanlike presence.
The design appears intended as a dependable geometric sans for modern communication, prioritizing clear silhouettes, even rhythm, and strong emphasis in display sizes while staying orderly and readable in short passages.
The design favors clarity over personality-driven quirks: joins are clean, curves are smooth, and shapes feel standardized and systematic. It maintains an even, dark texture in lines of text, which supports emphasis and headline presence.