Sans Normal Oknob 14 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Afical' by Formatype Foundry, 'Neufile Grotesk' by Halbfett, and 'Alfabet' by Machalski (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, signage, packaging, modern, confident, friendly, utilitarian, clean, impact, clarity, neutrality, contemporary, geometric, sturdy, compact apertures, rounded corners, neutral.
A heavy, geometric sans with broad proportions and a high x-height, built from simple circular/elliptical bowls and straight stems. Curves are smooth and full, while terminals are mostly flat with subtly rounded corners, giving the forms a sturdy, engineered feel. Counters are relatively tight in letters like a, e, and s, and the overall rhythm is even and consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and figures. Numerals are similarly robust, with clear, simple construction and minimal detailing.
Best suited for headlines, short paragraphs, and display settings where strong color and clear shapes are desirable—such as branding, packaging, posters, and wayfinding. It can work for UI labels and dashboards when large enough, but the compact apertures and tight counters suggest giving it comfortable size and spacing for sustained reading.
The font reads as modern and confident, with a friendly, approachable solidity rather than a sharp or technical coldness. Its weight and wide stance create an assertive voice suited to attention-getting typography without leaning into novelty.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary, geometric sans voice with maximum visual impact and straightforward letterforms. It prioritizes bold presence and consistency across glyphs, aiming for a clean, versatile look that remains approachable.
Uppercase shapes stay clean and geometric (notably the round O/Q and open C/G), while the lowercase maintains a single-storey a and g that reinforce the contemporary, simplified tone. The dot on i/j is square-like and the punctuation/spacing in the sample text suggests a strong presence at large sizes, with dense interior spaces that can feel compact in tightly set copy.