Sans Normal Olbaj 8 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Garnet' by Ksenia Belobrova, 'Facundo' by Latinotype, 'Transat Text' by Typetanic Fonts, and 'Quell' by Underscore (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, branding, posters, packaging, signage, confident, friendly, modern, clean, punchy, modern branding, high visibility, friendly tone, display impact, rounded, geometric, smooth, sturdy, high-impact.
A heavy, rounded sans with broad proportions and smooth, low-contrast strokes. Curves are built from clean circular and elliptical forms, while terminals and joins stay crisp and uncomplicated, giving the shapes a sturdy, graphic presence. The lowercase is compact and solid, with single-storey a and g, a rounded dot on i/j, and overall even rhythm; counters remain open enough for clarity despite the dense weight. Figures are similarly robust, with simplified, contemporary shapes and consistent stroke behavior across the set.
This font is well suited to headlines, brand marks, packaging, and short promotional copy where a bold, friendly voice is needed. It can also work in UI labels or wayfinding at larger sizes, benefiting from its strong shapes and clean, rounded construction.
The overall tone is confident and approachable, combining a friendly roundness with a contemporary, no-nonsense solidity. It feels modern and upbeat, with enough softness to avoid harshness while still reading as assertive and attention-getting.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary rounded sans optimized for impact and clarity, using geometric curves and simplified forms to create a warm but decisive presence. Its emphasis on solid strokes and broad proportions suggests a focus on modern branding and display applications.
The design’s broad stance and large internal curves make it particularly effective at bigger sizes, where the rounded geometry and strong silhouettes stand out. In longer text, the weight and width create a dark, compact color that favors display-style setting over delicate typographic nuance.