Sans Normal Opdas 18 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Proza' by Bureau Roffa, 'Arzachel' by CAST, 'Mestiza Sans' by Lechuga Type, 'Skeena' by Microsoft Corporation, and 'Mato Sans' by Picador (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, friendly, playful, retro, informal, punchy, approachability, high impact, retro charm, display clarity, brand voice, soft corners, rounded joins, ink-trap hints, compact counters, slightly condensed caps.
A heavy, rounded sans with softly bulging strokes and gently tapered terminals that create a mildly hand-cut, poster-like texture. Curves are full and smooth, with compact internal counters and a sturdy baseline presence. Uppercase forms read relatively compact, while lowercase shows larger bowls and a single-storey ‘a’ and ‘g’, contributing to an approachable rhythm. Overall spacing and stroke shaping produce subtle width variation from glyph to glyph, giving the face a lively, less-mechanical cadence in text.
This font is best suited to display applications where its chunky, rounded forms can be appreciated: headlines, posters, packaging, and storefront or event signage. It can also work for short UI labels or social graphics when a friendly, attention-getting voice is desired, though its dense counters suggest avoiding long passages at small sizes.
The tone is warm and informal, with a cheerful, slightly retro flavor that feels at home in bold headlines and characterful branding. Its rounded geometry and soft terminals avoid severity, projecting friendliness and accessibility while still staying assertive.
The design appears intended to deliver strong impact with a personable, approachable character—combining a solid, heavyweight build with softened geometry and slightly irregular-feeling shaping to keep the texture lively.
Distinctive silhouettes—such as the broad, rounded ‘O’, the open ‘G’, and the ball-tipped ‘j’—help maintain clarity at display sizes. The numerals are sturdy and straightforward, matching the letterforms’ rounded, heavy construction.