Sans Normal Orris 14 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Myriad' by Adobe, 'EquipCondensed' by Hoftype, 'Belle Sans' by Park Street Studio, and 'Alber New' by moretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, kids media, playful, friendly, quirky, bouncy, casual, approachability, display impact, handmade character, humor, rounded, soft corners, sturdy, chunky, hand-cut.
A heavy, rounded sans with compact proportions and softly blunted corners. Strokes are consistently thick with simple, low-detail construction and generous inner counters that keep letters open at display sizes. Many glyphs show subtly irregular geometry and slight angular flattening on curves, giving the outlines a cut-from-paper feel rather than perfectly machined circles. Terminals are mostly straight or gently beveled, and diagonals (like in A, K, V, W, X, Y) read as sturdy wedges with minimal modulation.
Best suited for short, high-impact text such as posters, headlines, logos, packaging, and social graphics where its chunky silhouettes can carry personality. It can also work for playful UI labels or signage when used at larger sizes to preserve its distinctive edge treatment.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a deliberately imperfect, lively rhythm that feels informal and human. Its chunky shapes and rounded forms suggest humor and friendliness more than precision or restraint.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, friendly display voice with a handcrafted twist—combining a clean sans foundation with subtly irregular, softened shapes to add warmth and character.
Spacing appears comfortable and the forms stay legible despite the stylized, slightly uneven outlines. Rounded bowls (O, Q, o, e) and single-storey lowercase shapes contribute to a simplified, contemporary look that prioritizes impact over typographic tradition.