Sans Normal Olkan 10 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bronkoh' by Brink, 'Knight Sans' by Cadson Demak, 'FS Me' and 'FS Me Paneuropean' by Fontsmith, 'Orgon' by Hoftype, 'Cachet' by Monotype, 'Belle Sans' by Park Street Studio, and 'Knight Sans' by T-26 (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, friendly, approachable, playful, chunky, confident, display impact, approachability, high legibility, playful branding, rounded, soft-cornered, compact, punchy, sturdy.
A heavy, rounded sans with soft corners and gently bulging curves that keep counters open despite the dense strokes. Forms lean toward geometric simplification, but with subtly irregular, hand-cut details in joints and terminals that prevent it from feeling strictly mechanical. Curves are smooth and full (notably in O/C/G), while straight strokes stay thick and stable, producing a compact, poster-ready silhouette. Lowercase is simple and sturdy with a single-storey a and g, a short-shouldered r, and a clear, vertical i/j with square dots; numerals are wide, rounded, and highly legible at a glance.
This font performs best in headlines, short blurbs, and display settings where its chunky, rounded shapes can project personality. It’s well suited to branding, packaging, and signage that aims for an approachable, friendly voice, and it can work for UI callouts or labels when a warm, bold tone is desired.
The overall tone is friendly and informal, with a warm, slightly cartoonish solidity that reads as cheerful rather than severe. Its weight and rounded construction give it a confident, upbeat presence suited to attention-grabbing messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a welcoming feel: heavy strokes for strong presence, rounded construction for friendliness, and simplified forms for quick recognition. Subtle, humanized shaping suggests a goal of character and charm without sacrificing clarity.
Spacing appears generous enough to keep shapes from clogging in text, and the rounded terminals help maintain a smooth rhythm across lines. The design favors clear, uncomplicated letterforms that hold up well at larger sizes where the soft geometry becomes a defining personality trait.