Sans Normal Ohbop 3 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font visually similar to 'Rational TW' by René Bieder and 'Codo Mono' by wearecolt (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, wayfinding, labels, industrial, utilitarian, technical, sturdy, no-nonsense, impact, clarity, utility, robustness, systematic, blocky, compact, squared, geometric, blunt.
A heavy, geometric sans with monolinear strokes, broad proportions, and a strongly rectilinear construction softened by rounded bowls. Corners are largely blunt and terminals tend to be flat, creating a blocky rhythm with clear, open counters. Curves read as clean arcs rather than calligraphic modulation, and joins stay simple and mechanical. Overall spacing and character widths feel uniform, producing a steady, grid-like texture in text.
This font is well suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, packaging, and bold UI/wayfinding labels where strong silhouettes and consistent rhythm aid recognition. It can also work for compact technical or system-style text blocks when a firm, utilitarian voice is desired.
The tone is pragmatic and workmanlike, with a confident, engineered feel. Its dense black presence and straightforward shapes suggest reliability and toughness rather than elegance or delicacy.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum clarity and visual weight with minimal stylistic distraction, using geometric construction and blunt terminals to achieve a durable, industrial presence across letters and figures.
Round letters like O/C/G and the bowls of b/p/q show smooth circularity against otherwise straight-sided forms, reinforcing a “machined” geometric flavor. The numerals are similarly robust and simple, favoring bold silhouettes and quick recognition over finesse.