Sans Normal Ohkew 14 is a very bold, normal width, monoline, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Copperplate New' by Caron twice, 'Devinyl' by Nootype, 'Morph' by TipoType, and 'TT Hoves Pro' by TypeType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, logos, friendly, punchy, retro, playful, approachable, impact, approachability, retro flavor, display clarity, brand voice, rounded, soft, chunky, compact, geometric.
A heavy, rounded sans with smooth, uniform stroke weight and tightly controlled counters. Curves are built from broad circular/oval shapes, producing soft joins and a compact, “blob-like” silhouette in letters like a, e, o, and g. Terminals are generally blunt with subtly eased corners, while several diagonals (K, V, W, X, Y) introduce crisp, wedge-like cuts that add contrast to the otherwise round construction. Uppercase forms feel wide and stable, and the lowercase shows simplified, single-storey structures with large bowls and short, sturdy stems for strong color on the page.
Best suited for high-visibility applications such as headlines, posters, brand marks, packaging, and social graphics where a compact, rounded bold can create immediate impact. It can also work for short UI labels or signage when a friendly, attention-grabbing voice is desired, though the dense texture suggests keeping long passages brief.
The overall tone is warm and upbeat, pairing a geometric backbone with softened corners for an inviting, contemporary-retro feel. Its bold massing and rounded forms read as friendly and confident rather than austere, with a slight comic/playful edge coming from the chunky proportions and distinctive diagonal cuts.
The design appears aimed at delivering a modern rounded display voice with strong graphic presence and easygoing personality. By combining circular bowls with occasional sharp diagonal cuts, it balances softness and energy for contemporary branding and editorial display settings.
In text, spacing appears intentionally tight and the letterforms interlock visually, creating a dense, high-impact texture. Distinguishing features include a single-storey a with a straight right stem, a single-storey g with a prominent ear, and a q with a clear descending tail; numerals are similarly chunky and rounded, with strong clarity at display sizes.