Sans Normal Orlow 18 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Avenir Next Paneuropean' by Linotype, 'Morandi' by Monotype, and 'Belle Sans' by Park Street Studio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, friendly, playful, punchy, retro, confident, impact, approachability, display focus, retro flavor, rounded, soft corners, chunky, compact, quirky.
A heavy, rounded sans with compact proportions and soft, slightly squared curves. Strokes are monolinear and dense, producing sturdy silhouettes with generous internal counters for the weight. Terminals are blunt and clean, and the overall drawing favors smooth, simplified geometry over sharp details. The lowercase reads as sturdy and compact, while numerals and capitals maintain a consistent, blocky rhythm with a subtly bouncy feel across the set.
Well-suited to headlines, posters, and signage where high impact and quick recognition are important. It also fits branding and packaging that benefit from a friendly, contemporary-retro voice, and it can work for short UI labels or callouts when a strong, compact word shape is desired.
The tone is upbeat and approachable, with a hearty, poster-like presence that feels energetic rather than formal. Its rounded, chunky shapes give it a warm, slightly retro flavor that can come across as fun, casual, and attention-seeking.
This font appears designed to deliver maximum visual punch with approachable, rounded letterforms—prioritizing bold silhouettes, simple geometry, and a lively rhythm for display-driven typography.
The design’s mass and compact spacing make it visually impactful at display sizes, while the simplified forms help keep words recognizable in short bursts. The overall impression is bold and friendly, suited to headlines where a strong silhouette matters more than delicate detail.