Sans Normal Osbas 13 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Kardinal' by Ani Dimitrova, 'Whitney' by Hoefler & Co., 'EquipCondensed' by Hoftype, 'Averta PE' by Intelligent Design, 'Plusquam Sans' by Typolis, and 'Arventa Sans Pro' by preussTYPE (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, children’s, branding, playful, friendly, bouncy, quirky, retro, attention, approachability, whimsy, informality, memorability, rounded, chunky, soft corners, irregular, jovial.
A heavy, rounded sans with bulbous bowls, compact counters, and a slightly uneven, hand-cut rhythm. Strokes stay consistently thick, with softly flattened joins and occasional angled terminals that create a subtly wobbly silhouette. Uppercase forms are broad and sturdy, while the lowercase is simple and compact with single-storey a and g, short ascenders, and rounded dots. Overall spacing feels generous at display sizes, with lively, slightly inconsistent widths that add character without sacrificing basic legibility.
Best suited to display applications such as headlines, posters, packaging, and bold branding where its lively rhythm can read large and distinctive. It can also work for children’s materials or casual editorial callouts, but the dense weight and tight counters suggest avoiding long body text at small sizes.
The font projects a cheerful, informal tone—bold and attention-seeking but not aggressive. Its irregularities and soft geometry read as approachable and comedic, suggesting a handmade or cut-paper sensibility with a light retro flavor.
Likely intended as a characterful display sans that feels handmade and fun, using rounded geometry and slight irregularity to create warmth and memorability. The design prioritizes impact and personality over strict mechanical uniformity.
Round letters like O, Q, and 0 are strongly circular and weighty, with tight apertures and small counters. The numerals are chunky and friendly, matching the letters’ soft corners; punctuation and dots appear as solid, rounded forms that reinforce the playful texture in running display text.