Sans Normal Oskos 18 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Polaris' by AVP, 'Innova' by Durotype, 'Altersan' by Eko Bimantara, 'Interval Next' and 'Interval Sans Pro' by Mostardesign, and 'Osande TXT' by XdCreative (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, confident, friendly, modern, sturdy, lively, impact, approachability, clarity, modernity, display, rounded, geometric, bulky, compact, high-impact.
This typeface is a heavy, rounded sans with compact inner counters and broad, smoothly modeled curves. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, producing a dense, blocky texture in text. Terminals are clean and mostly squared-off, while round letters (C, G, O, Q, S) keep a soft, circular geometry that balances the mass. Lowercase forms are straightforward and sturdy, with a single-storey a and g and a short-shouldered r; spacing appears tight-to-moderate, reinforcing a punchy, headline-oriented rhythm.
Best suited for headlines, posters, and brand-forward typography where strong presence and quick recognition matter. It also works well for packaging and simple signage, especially when set with generous size and breathing room to keep the tight interior spaces from closing up.
The overall tone is bold and approachable—assertive without feeling harsh. Its rounded geometry and simple construction give it a contemporary, friendly voice that reads as energetic and confident in display settings.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a friendly, geometric softness—combining thick, uniform strokes with rounded forms for clear, modern display typography that stays legible while feeling energetic.
At larger sizes the dense counters and heavy joins become a defining character feature, giving words a compact, “ink-rich” silhouette. Numerals follow the same robust build, with rounded bowls and strong vertical presence that keeps figures visually stable alongside text.