Sans Normal Okbus 12 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Forme Grotesque' and 'Forme Grotesque Arabic' by Colophon Foundry, 'FS Koopman' by Fontsmith, 'PT Root' by ParaType, and 'Reyhan' by Plantype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, branding, posters, signage, ui labels, modern, confident, clean, friendly, straightforward, impact, clarity, simplicity, contemporary, geometric, rounded, compact, high-clarity, even rhythm.
A heavy, geometric sans with clean, fully rounded bowls and an even, steady stroke. Curves are built from near-circular forms, while terminals are mostly blunt and squared, giving the design a solid, compact feel. Counters are relatively open for the weight, with clear apertures in letters like “c” and “e,” and the lowercase maintains a practical, workmanlike structure (single-story “a” and “g”). Numerals follow the same sturdy geometry, with simple, readable shapes and consistent proportions alongside the text.
Well-suited to headlines and short-form copy where strong presence and clarity are needed, such as branding, posters, packaging, and signage. It can also work for UI labels and navigation where a compact, high-contrast page color is desirable, provided sizes and spacing keep forms comfortably open.
The overall tone is modern and assertive while remaining approachable. Its smooth curves and uncomplicated forms keep it friendly, but the dense color and compact spacing lend a confident, attention-getting voice.
The letterforms suggest an intention to deliver a contemporary, geometric sans optimized for impact and straightforward legibility. The consistent stroke and rounded construction aim for a cohesive, dependable texture that stays neutral enough for broad use while still feeling energetic.
The design reads best when set with adequate tracking to prevent the heavy strokes from visually closing counters at smaller sizes. Diacritics and punctuation are not shown; the description is based on the displayed A–Z, a–z, 0–9, and sample text only.