Sans Normal Ohlov 17 is a bold, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Acherus Grotesque' by Horizon Type, 'Hurme Geometric Sans 1 & 2' by Hurme, 'Madera' by Monotype, and 'Megabyte' by Type Atelier (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, branding, posters, packaging, ui labels, friendly, modern, approachable, confident, clean, impact, legibility, simplicity, modernity, approachability, rounded, geometric, sturdy, high-contrast, compact.
A heavy, geometric sans with rounded bowls and a mostly uniform stroke that reads as monoline at text sizes. Curves are built from clean circular/elliptical forms, while terminals and joins are crisp and squared, creating a tidy, engineered look. Proportions feel compact with broad counters and a steady rhythm; the lowercase shows a single-storey “a” and “g,” short-shouldered “r,” and a simple, utilitarian “t,” all drawn for clarity at bold sizes. Numerals are similarly robust, with open shapes and strong verticals that hold up well in tight settings.
Best suited to headlines and short blocks of copy where a bold, friendly presence is desirable—brand marks, packaging, posters, and marketing graphics. It can also work for UI labels, navigation, and signage where sturdy shapes and high legibility at medium-to-large sizes are important.
The overall tone is contemporary and friendly, with rounded geometry that softens the weight and keeps it approachable. Its solidity and clean construction give it a confident, no-nonsense voice suited to straightforward communication rather than delicate or formal typography.
The font appears intended as a modern geometric sans optimized for strong impact and quick readability. Its rounded construction and simplified lowercase suggest a focus on approachable branding and display use, while keeping letterforms clean and consistent for practical everyday typography.
The design balances circular letters (C, O, Q) with straight-sided forms (E, F, H, N), producing a clear geometric contrast without feeling irregular. Spacing in the samples appears comfortable for headlines, and the strong silhouettes remain distinct even in dense lines of text.