Sans Normal Oknav 12 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Canava Grotesk' by Arodora Type, 'HD Canton' by HyperDeluxe, 'Modica' by Monotype, and 'Pepi/Rudi' by Suitcase Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, signage, user interfaces, modern, confident, clean, friendly, corporate, impact, clarity, modernity, versatility, geometric, rounded, monolinear, open counters, large apertures.
A heavy, monolinear sans with broadly proportioned, near-geometric construction and smoothly rounded curves. The strokes stay even throughout, with clean terminals and a steady vertical rhythm that reads clearly at display sizes. Counters are generous and apertures are relatively open, while curves (O, C, G, S) feel close to circular; diagonals (V, W, X, Y) are sturdy and crisp. The lowercase is straightforward and utilitarian, with compact joins and simple forms that keep texture consistent in paragraphs.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, and short-to-medium blocks where a strong, contemporary sans is needed. Its open forms and sturdy shapes also make it a good candidate for interface labels, navigation, signage, and brand systems that rely on clear, high-impact typography.
The overall tone is modern and assured, balancing a practical, systemlike neutrality with a mild friendliness from its rounded geometry. Its weight and width give it a strong voice that feels contemporary and promotional without becoming flashy.
The design appears intended as a dependable, high-impact sans built on simple geometric principles, emphasizing clarity and consistency across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals. It aims to deliver a bold, modern presence while remaining clean enough for functional communication.
Numerals are sturdy and highly legible, with simple, bold silhouettes suitable for UI and signage-like applications. Spacing appears comfortable and even in the sample text, producing a solid, dark typographic color with clear word shapes.