Sans Normal Opbem 9 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Astoria Sans' by Alan Meeks; 'FF Kievit' by FontFont; 'Conamore' by Grida; and 'Camphor', 'Joanna Sans Nova', and 'Mahsuri Sans' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, modern, assertive, clean, friendly, straightforward, impact, clarity, geometric simplicity, brand presence, geometric, rounded, large counters, tight apertures, compact.
A heavy, geometric sans with broad, rounded bowls and consistently thick strokes. Curves are built from near-circular forms, while joins and terminals stay clean and largely unmodulated, creating a solid, even texture. Counters are generous in letters like O and P, while some apertures (notably in C, S, and e) are comparatively tight, contributing to a compact, punchy rhythm. The lowercase shows a single-storey a and g, with sturdy stems and a relatively short, utilitarian ear and tail treatment that keeps shapes simple and dense.
This style performs best in short-to-medium display settings where a strong silhouette and even typographic color are desirable, such as headlines, posters, brand wordmarks, packaging, and bold UI hero text. The compact apertures suggest it will look clearest with comfortable tracking and adequate size, especially in dense copy.
The overall tone is contemporary and confident, with a friendly roundness that keeps it from feeling harsh. Its weight and compact apertures give it an emphatic, headline-forward voice, while the geometric construction maintains a crisp, no-nonsense clarity.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern geometric sans with maximum impact and legibility in display contexts, prioritizing simple, robust shapes and a consistent, heavy stroke to create a dependable, attention-grabbing texture.
The numerals follow the same rounded, sturdy construction and read well at display sizes, with closed forms that emphasize mass and stability. Diacritics aren’t shown; the sample demonstrates strong presence and consistent color across mixed case text.