Sans Normal Ohlik 8 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, short x-height font visually similar to 'Futura' and 'Futura Paneuropean' by Linotype, 'Futura Now' by Monotype, 'Futura ND' by Neufville Digital, 'Futura SB' and 'Futura SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, 'Architype Renner' by The Foundry, and 'Futura Round' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, branding, posters, signage, packaging, modern, friendly, confident, clean, utilitarian, clarity, impact, approachability, versatility, modernity, rounded, geometric, high x-weight, open counters, even rhythm.
A heavy, rounded sans with geometric construction and smooth, continuous curves. Strokes are broadly uniform, with gently squared terminals and softened joins that keep the texture even and calm. Uppercase forms are wide and stable, with circular bowls and generous counters; lowercase is compact with relatively small extenders and a tight, efficient rhythm. The numerals match the letterforms in weight and roundness, reading clearly at display sizes with solid, consistent silhouettes.
Best suited to headlines, brand marks, and prominent UI or signage where strong presence and quick recognition matter. It also works for packaging and promotional graphics that benefit from a clean, rounded voice. In longer passages, the dense weight will read most comfortably at larger sizes with ample leading.
The overall tone is modern and approachable, combining a friendly roundness with a confident, no-nonsense weight. It feels contemporary and straightforward rather than formal, projecting clarity and solidity without looking rigid or technical.
Likely intended as a contemporary, geometric workhorse for display typography—delivering a friendly but assertive tone with simple, durable shapes that reproduce well across print and digital contexts.
The design favors simple, geometric shapes over calligraphic modulation, which helps maintain a uniform color across lines of text. Counters stay open in key letters, supporting clarity in large headlines and short blocks of copy.