Sans Normal Olban 7 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Cardigan' by Typodermic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, logos, friendly, playful, chunky, retro, approachability, impact, display clarity, brand friendliness, rounded, soft corners, quirky, compact.
A heavy, rounded sans with compact proportions and a soft, slightly irregular geometry. Strokes are consistently thick with gentle curvature at joints and terminals, producing smooth, blocky silhouettes rather than sharp corners. Counters are relatively small and enclosed, giving letters a dense, sturdy color, while curves (C, G, O, S) stay broadly circular and even. Lowercase forms are simple and sturdy, with a single-storey feel where applicable and short extenders, and the numerals follow the same rounded, weighty construction.
Best suited to headlines and display settings where a dense, friendly presence is desirable—posters, packaging, signage, and bold brand marks. It can work for short UI labels or social graphics where clarity and warmth matter, but will be most comfortable at larger sizes.
The overall tone is approachable and upbeat, with a casual, slightly quirky rhythm that feels more human than mechanical. Its rounded shapes and compact spacing read as warm and inviting, lending a mild retro or poster-like personality without becoming novelty-driven.
The font appears designed to deliver maximum presence with an approachable character: a rounded, compact display sans that prioritizes impact and friendliness while keeping letterforms simple and legible.
The design maintains a consistent mass across letters and figures, creating strong impact in headlines. Because counters are tight and the weight is substantial, the font’s texture becomes quite solid in longer lines, favoring short bursts of text over dense passages.