Sans Normal Obram 11 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF Infra' by FontFont, 'Nietos' by Melvastype, 'Binate' by Monotype, 'LFT Etica' by TypeTogether, and 'Museo Sans Display' by exljbris (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, friendly, confident, sporty, contemporary, punchy, impact, approachability, modernity, simplicity, clarity, rounded, blocky, compact, robust, geometric.
A heavy, rounded sans with broad proportions and compact internal counters. Curves are smooth and circular in letters like C, O, and S, while joins and terminals are largely straight-cut, giving the forms a clean, blocky silhouette. Stroke endings are mostly flat, with minimal modulation, and the overall rhythm is even and sturdy. Uppercase shapes read as wide and stable; lowercase is similarly solid with straightforward bowls and a simple, single-storey a and g, keeping the texture dense and bold.
It performs best where bold presence is needed: headlines, posters, punchy branding, packaging, and attention-grabbing signage. The dense, rounded shapes make it especially suitable for short to medium text bursts where a friendly but forceful tone is desired.
The font projects a friendly confidence—softened by rounded curves but still assertive due to its mass and wide stance. It feels contemporary and approachable, with a sporty, headline-forward energy that emphasizes impact and clarity over delicacy.
The design appears intended as a modern, high-impact sans that balances geometric roundness with firm, straight-cut terminals. Its goal is likely to deliver approachable strength—clear shapes, consistent texture, and strong readability at display sizes.
Numerals are strong and display-oriented, with generous width and simplified construction that matches the letterforms. Counters in forms like e, a, and 8 stay relatively tight at large sizes, contributing to a compact, powerful color on the page.