Sans Normal Ohbah 16 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'BR Nebula' by Brink, 'Matt' by Fontfabric, 'Equip' by Hoftype, and 'Neue Reman Gt' and 'Neue Reman Sans' by Propertype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, branding, posters, packaging, signage, confident, modern, friendly, straightforward, punchy, impact, clarity, approachability, modernity, simplicity, geometric, rounded, clean, solid, compact.
A heavy, rounded sans with sturdy, uniform strokes and broadly geometric construction. Curves are smooth and generously radiused, with circular counters in letters like O and C and clean, straight terminals throughout. Proportions lean wide with stable, blocky silhouettes; apertures are moderately open, and spacing feels even and deliberate, supporting dense setting without looking cramped.
Best suited to headlines, brand marks, posters, packaging, and signage where strong presence and quick recognition are priorities. The bold, rounded shapes also work well for UI callouts and short blocks of copy when a friendly but forceful tone is desired.
The overall tone is assertive and contemporary, with a friendly softness coming from the rounded geometry. It reads as practical and no-nonsense, but still approachable—more energetic than neutral, and designed to project clarity and confidence at a glance.
The design appears intended to deliver high-impact, highly legible typography with a modern geometric feel, using rounded forms to soften the weight and keep the voice approachable. Consistent stroke weight and simplified letter structures emphasize clarity and repeatable rhythm across text.
Uppercase forms are particularly robust and simple, while the lowercase maintains clear distinctions (single-storey a and g) that keep the texture informal and readable. Numerals are similarly solid and rounded, matching the letterforms closely for consistent color in mixed alphanumeric settings.