Sans Normal Ohbop 11 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font visually similar to 'Cindie 2' by Lewis McGuffie Type and 'Maincode' and 'Maincode Mono' by Par Défaut (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui labels, code samples, dashboards, wayfinding, packaging, utilitarian, technical, retro, friendly, legibility, clarity, systematization, numeral distinction, blocky, rounded, sturdy, compact, mechanical.
A heavy, block-forward sans with rounded corners and broad, even strokes that maintain a steady rhythm across letters and numerals. Curves are built from smooth, near-circular bowls (O, 0, 8) paired with flat terminals and squared-off joins, producing a clean, engineered geometry. Counters stay open despite the weight, and punctuation and dots appear large and clearly separated, supporting clarity at small sizes. The overall spacing feels orderly and consistent, reinforcing a systematic, grid-like texture in text.
Works well for interface labels, data readouts, and dashboard typography where a stable, regular texture and quick character recognition matter. It also suits code snippets, terminal-like displays, and signage or packaging that benefits from bold, plainspoken letterforms.
The tone reads pragmatic and tool-like, with a subtle retro-computing flavor from the squared forms and firm horizontals. Rounded edges soften the heft, giving it a approachable, friendly sturdiness rather than an aggressive industrial feel.
The design appears intended to deliver robust legibility and predictable rhythm through straightforward geometry and consistent stroke behavior, emphasizing clarity and distinction in mixed strings of letters and numbers.
Numerals are strong and highly legible, with a slashed zero that helps distinguish it from O. The lowercase shows simple, single-storey constructions (notably the a and g), and the design keeps a consistent, no-nonsense silhouette that holds up well in dense lines of copy.