Sans Normal Orlow 14 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Zin Sans' by CarnokyType, 'Plasto' by Eko Bimantara, 'FF Mark' and 'FF Mark Paneuropean' by FontFont, 'Muller Next' by Fontfabric, 'Gotham' by Hoefler & Co., 'Prelo Condensed' by Monotype, and 'Artico' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, friendly, punchy, retro, approachable, playful, impact, approachability, display clarity, brand presence, rounded, soft corners, compact, sturdy, high impact.
A heavy, rounded sans with compact proportions and softly beveled terminals that keep the texture dense without feeling rigid. Curves are broad and smooth, with generous bowls and rounded counters in letters like O, C, and G, while straight strokes remain blocky and stable. Several joins and diagonals (notably in K, R, and X) show subtly softened edges, giving the forms a cut-from-solid look rather than a sharp geometric construction. Lowercase forms are sturdy and simplified, with a single-storey a and a chunky, looped g; numerals are equally bold and clean, designed for strong silhouette clarity.
Best suited for headlines and short-form display text where bold silhouettes and rounded shapes can carry personality—such as posters, branding marks, packaging, and signage. It can also work for punchy subheads and callouts where you want a dense, confident typographic presence.
The overall tone is confident and upbeat, balancing bold signage energy with a friendly, rounded warmth. It reads as casual and approachable rather than technical, with a slightly vintage, poster-like character driven by the thick shapes and softened corners.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a friendly voice: thick, simple letterforms for immediate readability, paired with rounded shaping to avoid harshness. Its consistent, solid construction suggests a focus on dependable display performance across large sizes and bold messaging.
The dense stroke weight and compact interior spaces create strong color on the line, making the font feel emphatic at display sizes. Curved letters maintain consistent fullness, while straight-sided glyphs like E, F, H, and N keep a grounded, stable rhythm that supports headline legibility.