Sans Normal Obgiz 11 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Cadmium' by AVP, 'Dexa Pro' by Artegra, 'Aspira' by Durotype, 'Averta PE' and 'Averta Standard PE' by Intelligent Design, and 'Avenir Next Paneuropean' by Linotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, friendly, bold, playful, punchy, casual, impact, approachability, simplicity, display, rounded, blocky, soft, stubby, compact.
A heavy, rounded sans with compact proportions and strongly simplified forms. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, and curves are built from broad, smooth bowls that end in soft, blunt terminals rather than sharp cuts. Counters are relatively tight for the weight, giving letters a dense, poster-like presence, while spacing and letterfit feel sturdy and even. The lowercase shows single-storey a and g, a straightforward t with a short crossbar, and generally chunky joins that keep texture bold and uniform.
Best suited to headlines, posters, short copy, and brand marks where bold, friendly impact is needed. It will also work well on packaging and simple signage, especially in contexts that benefit from a warm, approachable voice. For long-form text, it’s more effective in limited doses due to its dense weight and tight counters.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, combining a confident, attention-grabbing weight with softened geometry that reads friendly rather than aggressive. It suggests contemporary, informal branding—energetic and readable, with a slightly playful, cartoon-adjacent warmth.
The design appears intended as a high-impact display sans that stays approachable through rounded geometry and simplified letterforms. Its emphasis on uniform thickness, compact bowls, and blunt terminals prioritizes clarity and personality in branding and headline settings.
The numerals share the same rounded, compact construction and appear designed for strong impact at large sizes. Shapes like S, G, and 2 emphasize broad curves and sturdy horizontals, reinforcing a consistent, chunky rhythm across lines of text.