Sans Normal Obkar 1 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Myriad', 'Myriad Arabic', 'Myriad Bengali', and 'Myriad Devanagari' by Adobe and 'Akagi' and 'Akagi Pro' by Positype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, logos, confident, friendly, punchy, retro, playful, impact, approachability, branding, display clarity, retro flavor, chunky, rounded, soft corners, compact, sturdy.
This typeface is a heavy, rounded sans with broad, compact letterforms and a consistent, low-contrast stroke. Curves are smooth and generously rounded, while many terminals end in subtly softened, squared-off cuts that give the shapes a chunky, engineered feel. Counters are relatively tight in letters like B, a, e, and 8, contributing to a dense, high-impact texture. The lowercase shows a single-storey a and g, short ascenders, and sturdy stems, with simplified, geometric construction across both letters and numerals.
Best suited for display applications where impact and clarity are priorities, such as headlines, posters, branding, packaging, and bold signage. It can also work for short bursts of copy—captions, callouts, and UI labels—when ample size and spacing are available to offset its dense texture.
The overall tone is bold and approachable, balancing friendliness from the rounded geometry with a strong, assertive presence. It carries a slightly retro, poster-like character that feels energetic and straightforward rather than delicate or refined.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual weight with a friendly, rounded construction, creating a contemporary display sans that remains simple and legible. Its consistent geometry and compact counters suggest a focus on strong typographic color and attention-grabbing presence in branding and promotional contexts.
At text sizes the weight and tight counters create a dark color on the page, while at display sizes the softened corners and round joins become more prominent. Figures are wide and substantial, matching the uppercase in visual mass and maintaining a consistent rhythm across mixed-case settings.