Sans Normal Opmab 9 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF Kievit' and 'FF Milo' by FontFont (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, friendly, confident, contemporary, approachable, sporty, impact, clarity, friendliness, modernity, rounded, geometric, clean, sturdy, compact.
This typeface is a sturdy, rounded sans with smooth, geometric curves and a compact, efficient footprint. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, giving a solid, even texture in words. Terminals are mostly blunt and clean, while bowls and counters stay open and circular, supporting clarity at larger sizes. The lowercase shows simple, utilitarian shapes with short-to-moderate extenders and a generally compact rhythm; numerals share the same weight and roundness, reading as stable and sign-like.
It performs best in attention-driven settings like headlines, posters, brand marks, and packaging where its heavy, rounded forms can anchor a layout. It also suits signage and labels thanks to its simple shapes and open counters, though extended body text may feel visually dense at typical reading sizes.
The overall tone is friendly and confident, with a contemporary, no-nonsense voice. Its rounded geometry softens the heavy color, making it feel approachable rather than aggressive, while still projecting strength and certainty.
The design appears intended to provide a modern, geometric sans with a friendly edge—pairing strong weight and compact proportions with rounded forms for approachable impact in display and brand-forward typography.
In the sample text the dense stroke weight creates strong paragraph color and tight-looking spacing, which suits short lines and emphasis. The design’s reliance on circular bowls and straight, squared-off joins gives it a clear, modern silhouette that remains consistent across letters and digits.