Sans Normal Osday 13 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Malva' by Harbor Type, 'Ideal Sans' by Hoefler & Co., 'Mato Sans' by Picador, 'Modet' by Plau, 'Core Sans N SC' by S-Core, 'Monsal Gothic' by The Northern Block, and 'LFT Arnoldo' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, signage, playful, chunky, friendly, retro, bouncy, attention grabbing, friendly display, retro flavor, bold branding, informal tone, soft terminals, rounded bowls, blunt joints, heavy texture, cartoonish.
A heavy, rounded sans with compact counters and softly blunted terminals that keep the shapes dense and graphic. Curves are full and circular, with minimal modulation and a consistent, solid stroke presence that reads as a single dark mass at display sizes. The design favors wide, open silhouettes and slightly irregular, bouncy geometry—seen in the lively curves of letters like S, a, and e—while maintaining straightforward upright construction. Numerals are similarly robust and simple, with large interior shapes and a strong, poster-like footprint.
Best suited to display settings such as posters, big headlines, brand marks, packaging fronts, and punchy signage where a strong, friendly voice is desired. It can work in short bursts of text (taglines, callouts) where its dense color and bouncy shapes add personality, but it is most effective when given room and size to breathe.
The overall tone is bold and approachable, with a playful, slightly nostalgic flavor reminiscent of mid-century signage and cartoon titling. Its buoyant curves and chunky rhythm feel energetic and informal, lending a friendly voice rather than a technical or corporate one.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact with an inviting, rounded personality—prioritizing bold legibility, simple silhouettes, and a lively rhythm that stands out in attention-grabbing contexts.
The font’s dense color and compact apertures suggest it is optimized for impact rather than delicate detail; spacing and shapes emphasize headline presence. Round letters (O, C, G) feel especially full, while diagonals (V, W, X) retain a sturdy, blocky character that helps keep texture consistent across words.