Sans Normal Obdag 11 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font visually similar to 'Approach Mono' by Emtype Foundry and 'FF Attribute Mono' by FontFont (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, branding, sturdy, friendly, utilitarian, retro, impact, clarity, robustness, readability, rounded, blocky, compact, ink-trap like, high impact.
A heavy, rounded sans with compact proportions and blunt terminals. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, producing dark, even color in text. Curves are broad and slightly squared-off in places, while joins and counters stay open enough to remain legible at display sizes. The lowercase shows simple, robust construction with a single-storey “a,” a wide, rounded “e,” and a compact “t,” and the numerals are similarly chunky and straightforward.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, labels, and signage where its thick strokes and compact counters create strong presence. It can also work for branding that wants a sturdy, friendly voice, especially when used with generous tracking and ample line spacing.
The overall tone is practical and approachable, with a subtle retro-industrial feel. Its dense, confident shapes read as dependable and no-nonsense, while the rounded geometry keeps it from feeling harsh or overly technical.
The font appears designed to deliver maximum clarity and punch with minimal stylistic complexity—favoring solid geometry, consistent weight, and easily recognized letterforms for confident display typography.
The design emphasizes uniform rhythm and strong silhouettes, with noticeably small interior spaces in letters like B, R, and 8 that heighten the bold, poster-ready character. The slashed zero is prominent and helps differentiate it from the letter O in settings where clarity matters.