Sans Normal Ofrah 5 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Antique Olive' by Linotype, 'Garnison' by OzType., 'Amsi Pro' and 'Amsi Pro AKS' by Stawix, 'Brilk' by Typesketchbook, and 'Antique Olive' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, industrial, sporty, assertive, friendly, space-saving impact, bold display, modern branding, high visibility, condensed, blocky, compact, rounded, sturdy.
A compact, heavy sans with tightly proportioned letterforms and a strong, uniform stroke. The design combines squared-off structure with softened corners, giving bowls and counters a rounded-rectangle feel rather than pure circles. Curves are broad and sturdy, joins are clean, and terminals are predominantly straight, producing dense word shapes and a punchy silhouette. Lowercase forms are simplified and robust (single-storey a and g), with large, open apertures and minimal detailing for clarity at display sizes. Numerals are similarly solid and geometric, with the 1 featuring an angled top and the 0 reading as a tall oval.
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as headlines, posters, and promotional graphics where dense black coverage and compact width are advantages. It can also work for signage and packaging that needs a sturdy, legible, modern voice, especially when space is limited.
The overall tone is bold and no-nonsense, with an energetic, contemporary feel. Its compressed rhythm and thick strokes communicate strength and urgency, while the rounded corners keep it approachable rather than harsh.
This design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a narrow footprint, using simplified, geometric construction and consistent stroke weight to stay bold and readable. The rounded-rectangle curves and straightforward details suggest a pragmatic display sans built for branding and attention-grabbing typographic statements.
Spacing appears tight and efficient, reinforcing a compact texture in lines of text. The ampersand is dense and weighty, matching the font’s overall block-like color and helping punctuation hold its own in headline settings.