Sans Normal Omlas 11 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Innova' by Durotype, 'Passenger Sans' and 'Passenger Sans Cyrillic' by Indian Type Foundry, 'Alergia Grotesk' by Machalski, 'Guanabara Sans' by Plau, and 'Kommon Grotesk' by TypeK (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, modern, friendly, robust, confident, clean, impact, clarity, modernity, simplicity, geometric, rounded, compact, solid, high-clarity.
A heavy, geometric sans with generous curves and sturdy, mostly uniform strokes. Round letters (O, C, G) are built from near-circular forms with broad counters, while joins and terminals are clean and largely square-cut, giving a crisp, constructed feel. The lowercase shows compact proportions with a single-storey “a” and “g,” short-armed “r,” and a straightforward, open “e,” supporting a steady, no-nonsense rhythm. Numerals are wide and weighty with clear silhouettes and minimal ornamentation, matching the typeface’s consistent, block-forward texture in text.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and brand/packaging work where strong presence and quick recognition matter. It also fits signage and UI labels when used at sufficiently large sizes, delivering high impact with a clean, geometric voice.
The overall tone is direct and approachable: confident without feeling aggressive, and contemporary without looking overly technical. Its rounded geometry and simplified forms make it feel friendly and utilitarian, suited to messages that need to read as clear and dependable.
The design appears intended to provide a sturdy, contemporary sans for display-forward applications, emphasizing simple geometry, smooth curves, and consistent weight to achieve immediate legibility and a confident graphic footprint.
In running text, the font produces a dense, even color with strong word shapes and limited stroke modulation. Counters and apertures stay fairly open for the weight, helping maintain clarity at larger display sizes and in short, emphatic copy.