Sans Normal Ohbop 2 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font visually similar to 'Copperplate New' by Caron twice (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui labels, code samples, signage, packaging, posters, industrial, utilitarian, technical, retro, assertive, robust readability, system look, clear differentiation, strong emphasis, geometric, blocky, compact, neutral, high impact.
This typeface has a heavy, squared-off geometric construction with rounded corners and smooth, continuous curves where needed. Strokes are uniformly thick with minimal modulation, producing dense counters and a sturdy, even rhythm. The proportions are broad and steady, with simple, direct terminals and a consistent, gridlike fit that keeps letters visually aligned and regular across the set. Numerals match the same robust build, and the slashed zero is clearly differentiated for practical reading.
It performs best in contexts that benefit from strong presence and predictable spacing, such as UI labeling, dashboards, code-like presentations, and system-oriented graphics. The dense, heavy shapes also suit short headlines, poster typography, packaging callouts, and wayfinding where high impact is preferred over delicate detail.
The overall tone feels industrial and matter-of-fact, with a retro technical flavor reminiscent of equipment labeling and early computer-era typography. Its weight and breadth give it a confident, emphatic voice that reads as functional rather than decorative.
The design appears intended to provide a rugged, highly legible voice with consistent alignment and a simplified geometric palette. Clear differentiation in key characters (such as the slashed zero) suggests an emphasis on practical reading in technical or information-driven settings.
Round letters like O/C/G are drawn with a squarish, softened geometry, while diagonals in forms like K, V, W, X, and Y stay blunt and stable. The lowercase maintains a straightforward, single-storey feel (notably in a and g), reinforcing the no-nonsense character and keeping texture consistent in continuous text.