Sans Normal Osban 22 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'News Gothic EF' by Elsner+Flake, 'Nure' by FSD, 'Latino Gothic' by Latinotype, 'Applied Sans' by Monotype, and 'News Gothic' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, signage, packaging, bold, modern, direct, confident, friendly, impact, clarity, modernity, strength, simplicity, geometric, blocky, clean, sturdy, compact.
This typeface is a heavy, geometric sans with broad, even strokes and tight, efficient shapes. Curves are built from near-circular bowls with straight-sided joins, giving letters a solid, engineered feel. Terminals are clean and largely squared, with minimal modulation and a consistent rhythm across capitals, lowercase, and numerals. Counters stay open but compact at this weight, and the overall silhouette reads dense and stable, especially in text set at larger sizes.
This font performs best where strong emphasis is needed: headlines, poster typography, and bold brand lockups. Its dense, geometric forms also suit signage and packaging where quick recognition and a solid typographic block are beneficial. For long passages, it will be most comfortable at larger sizes or in short, punchy statements due to its strong visual weight.
The overall tone is assertive and contemporary, with a straightforward, no-nonsense presence. Its geometric construction and strong weight give it a confident, impactful voice, while rounded bowls keep it approachable rather than harsh. It feels suited to clear messaging where emphasis and immediacy matter.
The design appears intended to deliver a high-impact, contemporary sans built from simple geometric primitives, prioritizing clarity and forceful presence. It aims for a cohesive, sturdy texture across text while keeping letterforms familiar and highly legible at display sizes.
In the samples, the heavy weight emphasizes the internal space management: letters like a, e, and s maintain recognizable forms through simplified, sturdy contours. Numerals follow the same robust, geometric logic, producing an even color when set in sequences or headings.