Sans Normal Opmab 4 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Sharik Sans' by Dada Studio, 'FF Kievit' by FontFont, 'Linotype Aroma No. 2' by Linotype, 'Niko' by Ludwig Type, 'Plusquam Sans' by Typolis, and 'Calluna Sans' by exljbris (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, branding, friendly, playful, confident, retro, impact, approachability, display clarity, bold branding, rounded, bulky, soft corners, compact, bouncy.
A very heavy, rounded sans with soft terminals and broadly curved bowls. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal contrast, and the overall construction favors simple, inflated shapes over sharp joins. Counters are relatively small for the weight, giving letters a compact, dense texture, while apertures stay fairly open in forms like C, S, and G. The lowercase shows a single-storey a and g, and the curves and diagonals (notably in K, R, and y) have a slightly bouncy, softened geometry that keeps the rhythm lively at large sizes.
This font is best suited to headlines and short display text where its heavy, rounded forms can carry personality and impact. It works well for posters, packaging, signage, and bold branding moments that benefit from a friendly, high-presence sans.
The tone is warm and approachable, with a bold, upbeat presence that reads as friendly rather than austere. Its rounded massing and compact counters create a confident, poster-like voice with a subtle retro flavor.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum weight and clarity with a soft, approachable feel, using rounded geometry and consistent stroke thickness to stay legible and energetic at large sizes.
The numerals follow the same chunky, rounded logic and feel designed for impact; the 1 is simple and sturdy, while curves in 6/8/9 are broad and closed in. Overall spacing appears comfortable in the sample text, producing a solid, high-ink color suited to display settings.