Sans Normal Osdew 6 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Cadmium' and 'Gimbal Grotesque' by AVP, 'Aspira' by Durotype, 'FF Marselis' by FontFont, 'Glober' by Fontfabric, 'Avenir Next Paneuropean' by Linotype, 'Belle Sans' by Park Street Studio, and 'Akwe Pro' by ROHH (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, friendly, playful, confident, retro, attention, approachability, retro display, bold branding, rounded, soft, chunky, bouncy, compact.
A heavy, rounded sans with compact proportions and soft, bulbous curves. Strokes are uniformly thick with minimal contrast, and corners are consistently rounded, creating a smooth, cushiony texture. Counters are relatively small and apertures are fairly closed, which increases density and punch at display sizes. The lowercase shows single-storey forms (notably a and g) and a slightly bouncy rhythm, with subtle irregularity in widths that keeps the silhouette lively.
Best suited to headlines and short messages where its dense weight and rounded forms can deliver impact—such as posters, packaging, brand marks, and bold signage. It can work for brief UI or editorial callouts, but extended paragraphs will read heavy and benefit from generous size and leading.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a bold, cheerful presence that feels more playful than corporate. Its rounded geometry and dense color give it a retro, poster-like friendliness while still reading as straightforward and modern in structure.
The design appears intended to provide a high-impact display sans that feels friendly rather than aggressive, combining thick strokes with rounded construction for an approachable, attention-grabbing voice.
Numerals are thick and compact with strong, simple silhouettes, matching the letterforms’ rounded terminals and tight counters. In longer lines of text the weight creates a dark, emphatic texture, making spacing and line length especially important for maintaining clarity.