Sans Normal Onnan 13 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Salda' by Hurufatfont, 'Nusara' by Locomotype, 'Belle Sans' by Park Street Studio, and 'NuOrder' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, signage, packaging, confident, friendly, modern, utilitarian, sturdy, clarity, impact, approachability, modernity, rounded, soft-cornered, open apertures, compact, high legibility.
A heavy, clean sans with generously rounded curves and subtly softened corners. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, producing a solid, even color in text. Counters are open and relatively large for the weight, and curves (C, G, O, S) read as smooth ellipses rather than geometric perfection. Uppercase forms are compact and blocky with straightforward terminals, while lowercase shows simple, workmanlike construction (single-storey a, compact e, short-shouldered r) and a sturdy, slightly squat rhythm.
Best suited to headlines and short blocks where a strong, legible sans is needed—posters, branding, packaging, and signage. It can also work for UI labels or navigation where emphasis and quick scanning are priorities, though the heavy weight will dominate in longer reading settings.
The overall tone is confident and approachable—practical rather than flashy. Its rounded, no-nonsense shapes suggest contemporary usability and clarity, with a friendly softness that keeps the boldness from feeling harsh.
The design appears intended as a robust, high-impact sans that remains readable through rounded forms and open counters. It aims to balance authority with approachability, offering a dependable modern voice for display-driven typography.
Numerals follow the same sturdy, rounded logic and appear built for clarity at display sizes, with ample interior space where possible. The sample text shows strong line presence and consistent spacing, creating an assertive headline voice without ornamental quirks.