Sans Normal Ohbil 1 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to '1955' by Alan Smithee Studio, 'Artegra Sans' by Artegra, 'Realgar' by Emtype Foundry, 'HD Canton' by HyperDeluxe, and 'Neue Rational Standard' by René Bieder (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, branding, posters, signage, ui labels, modern, confident, friendly, clean, techy, impact, clarity, contemporary branding, display legibility, geometric utility, geometric, rounded, sturdy, open, monoline.
A heavy, geometric sans with broad proportions and smooth, low-contrast strokes. Curves are built from near-circular bowls and rounded terminals, while straight strokes stay blunt and even, giving the design a monoline, engineered feel. Counters are generally open and generous for the weight, and the lowercase shows simplified, contemporary forms with a single-storey “a” and “g”. The overall rhythm is steady and compact in spacing, producing strong, dark text color at display sizes.
Best suited for headlines, logos, packaging, and other brand-facing applications where strong presence and immediate legibility are needed. It can also work for short UI labels, navigation, and signage, especially where a bold, contemporary voice is desired.
The tone is modern and assertive, with a friendly softness coming from the rounded geometry. Its weight and width read as confident and impactful, leaning toward contemporary branding and interface aesthetics rather than editorial nuance.
The design appears intended as a versatile geometric sans that prioritizes impact and clarity. Its simplified lowercase and rounded construction suggest a focus on contemporary visual identity work and bold, readable typographic statements.
Uppercase forms feel particularly stable and blocky, while diagonals (such as in V/W/X/Y) are crisp and symmetrical. Numerals are stout and highly legible, matching the letterforms’ broad, rounded construction.