Sans Normal Ohbup 16 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ATC Arquette' by Avondale Type Co., 'BR Shape' by Brink, 'Hando' by Eko Bimantara, 'Afical' by Formatype Foundry, 'Goga' by Narrow Type, 'Jindo' by Nine Font, and 'Bassen' by SRS Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, confident, modern, friendly, punchy, straightforward, impact, clarity, modernity, approachability, geometric, rounded, blocky, compact counters, high impact.
This typeface is a heavy, geometric sans with broad proportions and smooth, circular curves. Strokes stay consistently thick with minimal modulation, producing dense letterforms and compact internal counters in characters like B, e, a, and s. Terminals are mostly flat and clean, while joins and bowls lean toward round construction, giving a sturdy, cohesive silhouette across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals. The lowercase shows a single-storey a and g, a robust, squared-shoulder n/m, and a short, strong r; numerals are simple and bold, with an open, angular 4 and a round, weighty 8.
Best suited for display applications such as headlines, posters, brand marks, packaging, and bold signage where strong contrast against the background and immediate legibility are priorities. It can also work for short callouts, UI labels, and promotional copy when set with generous spacing.
The overall tone is assertive and contemporary, with a friendly, approachable smoothness from its rounded geometry. It reads as practical and no-nonsense, designed to project clarity and strength rather than delicacy or formality.
The design appears intended to deliver a solid, contemporary sans voice built on geometric shapes, emphasizing impact and simplicity while keeping forms rounded enough to feel approachable.
The dense counters and heavy weight favor larger sizes, where the rounded construction and even rhythm are most apparent. In the sample text, the bold texture creates strong line presence and consistent color, making headings feel stable and emphatic.