Sans Normal Oprab 13 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'City Boys' and 'City Boys Soft' by Dharma Type, 'Dialog' by Linotype, 'Skeena' by Microsoft Corporation, 'Cora' and 'LFT Arnoldo' by TypeTogether, and 'Le Monde Sans Std' by Typofonderie (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, signage, packaging, modern, friendly, confident, clean, straightforward, impact, clarity, modernity, approachability, geometric, rounded, open apertures, large counters, crisp terminals.
A sturdy sans with broad proportions and an even, calm rhythm. Round letters lean toward geometric construction with generous counters and relatively open apertures, while straight-sided forms keep a crisp, engineered feel. Strokes are consistently heavy with modest modulation, and terminals read clean and mostly flat, producing strong silhouettes and clear spacing at display sizes. The lowercase shows simple, single-storey shapes where expected and maintains a clear distinction between rounded and vertical structures, supporting a highly legible texture in words and paragraphs.
Well suited to headlines, posters, and large-format messaging where strong, wide letterforms create impact. It also fits branding and packaging systems that need a modern, approachable sans with clear letter shapes, and it can work for short-to-medium UI or signage text when ample space is available.
The overall tone is modern and approachable, with a confident, no-nonsense presence. Its wide, open shapes feel friendly rather than severe, giving it a contemporary, utilitarian character suited to clear communication.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary, high-impact sans that stays readable through open counters and straightforward geometry. It emphasizes clarity and presence over delicacy, aiming for dependable performance in display and brand-forward settings.
Figures and capitals appear designed to hold their shape at large sizes, with ample internal space and sturdy joins that prevent clogging. The alphabet maintains consistent roundness across O/C/G-like forms while keeping diagonals and joins sharp enough to avoid a soft or bubbly impression.