Sans Normal Okniv 12 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, branding, posters, packaging, signage, modern, confident, clean, neutral, friendly, clarity, impact, modernity, accessibility, versatility, geometric, rounded, sturdy, open, crisp.
A heavy, geometric sans with broad proportions and smooth, near-monoline strokes. Bowls and counters are generously rounded and open, with straight-sided verticals and neatly finished terminals that keep the silhouettes crisp. The lowercase shows a tall x-height and compact extenders, producing a dense, efficient texture in text, while round letters (o, e, c) stay very circular and even. Diacritics are simple and sturdy (round i/j dots), and the numerals follow the same bold, open construction for strong presence at display sizes.
This font excels in headlines and short-to-medium blocks of copy where you want strong visual authority and quick readability. It works well for branding systems, posters, packaging, and bold UI or signage contexts that benefit from open counters and clear, simple forms.
The overall tone is modern and assured, with a clean, utilitarian clarity. Its round geometry and large internal spaces give it a friendly accessibility, while the weight and width add impact and a no-nonsense confidence.
The design appears intended as a robust, contemporary workhorse sans that prioritizes clarity and impact. Its geometric construction and tall lowercase proportions suggest a focus on modern editorial and branding use where a friendly but assertive voice is needed.
Spacing appears comfortable for such a heavy weight, with counters that resist filling in and shapes that remain distinct in continuous reading. The design favors consistent geometry over calligraphic nuance, resulting in a steady rhythm and strong blocky word shapes, especially in uppercase.