Sans Normal Olnav 2 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, short x-height font visually similar to 'FF Bauer Grotesk' and 'FF Bauer Grotesk Paneuropean' by FontFont, 'Futura' and 'Futura Paneuropean' by Linotype, 'Futura Now' by Monotype, 'Montreal Serial' by SoftMaker, and 'Erbar' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, friendly, playful, modern, approachable, chunky, approachable impact, display clarity, brand voice, geometric simplicity, rounded, geometric, soft, compact, high impact.
This typeface is a heavy, rounded sans with compact proportions and a geometric construction. Strokes are uniform and substantial, with softly curved joins and terminals that keep the overall texture smooth and dense. Counters are generally open and rounded, and round letters like O/Q/C read as near-circular forms, while straight-sided letters (E, F, H, N) keep clean, stable geometry. The lowercase is simple and sturdy, with a single-storey a and g, a short-armed t, and a broad, rounded-bowl e; overall spacing is tight enough to create a solid, poster-like color in text.
It performs best in display contexts such as headlines, posters, brand marks, packaging, and bold UI or in-app promotional moments. The dense weight and rounded shapes help it hold up on screens and in print where strong contrast against the background and quick recognition are priorities.
The letterforms convey a warm, contemporary tone—confident and high-impact without feeling sharp or aggressive. The rounded geometry and compact rhythm give it a friendly, slightly playful voice suited to attention-grabbing messaging.
The design appears intended to provide a friendly, contemporary display sans that combines geometric simplicity with softened edges for approachable impact. Its consistent, rounded construction and sturdy lowercase suggest a focus on punchy titles and brand-forward typography rather than extended reading.
The numerals follow the same rounded, weighty logic, maintaining consistent stroke thickness and a cohesive, geometric feel. Diacritics and punctuation shown in the sample text appear visually robust at large sizes, supporting headline use where clarity and presence matter most.