Sans Normal Okmay 15 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Neue Helvetica', 'Neue Helvetica Arabic', 'Neue Helvetica Armenian', 'Neue Helvetica Georgian', 'Neue Helvetica Paneuropean', 'Neue Helvetica Thai', and 'Neue Helvetica World' by Linotype; 'Europa Grotesk No. 2 SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection; and 'Nimbus Sans Novus' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, signage, ui text, modern, confident, clean, straightforward, friendly, clarity, impact, neutrality, versatility, modern utility, geometric, round, uniform strokes, large counters, open apertures.
A sturdy sans with broadly geometric construction and smooth, continuous curves. Strokes stay very even from start to finish, with rounded bowls and generous counters that keep the letterforms clear at large sizes. Terminals are predominantly flat and crisp, while joins and curves remain soft enough to avoid a harsh feel. Proportions are balanced and consistent across the alphabet; the lowercase shows a two-storey “a,” a single-storey “g,” a simple vertical “t,” and a compact “r,” giving the texture a contemporary, utilitarian rhythm.
This font is well suited to headlines, posters, and branding where strong presence and clean shapes matter. The even stroke rhythm and open counters also support short-to-medium UI text, labels, and signage, especially in high-contrast settings. It performs best when you want a contemporary sans that remains legible and composed at display sizes.
The overall tone is modern and confident, prioritizing clarity and directness. Its rounded geometry adds a mild friendliness, making it feel approachable rather than rigid. The result is a practical, no-nonsense voice suited to contemporary branding and interface contexts.
The design intention appears focused on a contemporary, workhorse sans that delivers strong impact without decorative quirks. Its geometry and uniform stroke behavior suggest an emphasis on reliable legibility and a clean, modern texture across both uppercase and lowercase.
The glyphs read with strong silhouette strength and clear differentiation in key forms like I/l, O/0, and the angled strokes of K, V, W, and X. Numerals are simple and sturdy with consistent weight, matching the letters closely for cohesive mixed text.