Sans Normal Oflab 14 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Myriad' by Adobe, 'ALS Direct' by Art. Lebedev Studio, 'Mollen' by Eko Bimantara, and 'Interval Next' by Mostardesign (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, confident, modern, friendly, direct, loud, impact, clarity, modernity, approachability, geometric, rounded, compact, blocky, smooth.
This is a heavy, geometric sans with broad, rounded curves and sturdy, straight stems. Shapes are simplified and consistent, with large counters in letters like O and D and minimal stroke modulation throughout. Terminals read clean and mostly squared-off, giving the forms a compact, poster-like density, while diagonals (A, V, W, X) stay crisp and stable. Lowercase proportions are straightforward, with single-storey a and g and a round, prominent i/j dot that reinforces the overall blunt, friendly geometry.
Best suited to headline and display work where impact and clarity are the priority—posters, signage, packaging, and brand marks. It can also work for short UI labels or callouts when a strong, friendly emphasis is desired, but it will be visually dominant in longer passages.
The tone is assertive and contemporary, designed to feel clear and energetic rather than delicate. Its chunky construction and generous curves create an approachable, no-nonsense voice that reads as bold and upbeat in headlines.
The design appears intended as a versatile, high-impact geometric sans that prioritizes legibility and a solid silhouette. Its simplified construction and consistent rhythm suggest it was drawn to perform reliably in bold branding and attention-grabbing editorial uses.
At text sizes the weight creates strong word shapes and dark typographic color, so spacing and line breaks will be important to avoid a crowded feel. Numerals are similarly robust and rounded, matching the letterforms for cohesive display settings.