Sans Normal Omray 2 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font visually similar to 'Chamelton' by Alex Khoroshok, 'Helvetica Monospaced' and 'Helvetica Monospaced Paneuropean' by Linotype, and 'TT Commons™️ Pro' by TypeType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, labels, packaging, wayfinding, industrial, utilitarian, retro, mechanical, punchy, bold impact, systematic rhythm, label clarity, industrial tone, blocky, sturdy, compact, inset forms, slab-like terminals.
A heavy, block-forward sans with monoline strokes, tight counters, and compact, squared-off curves. The forms lean on rounded rectangles rather than perfect circles, creating a sturdy, machined rhythm with consistent sidebearings and even texture in lines of text. Terminals are blunt and flat, with minimal modulation and crisp interior cut-ins that give letters like B, R, and S a slightly notched, stamped feel. Numerals are similarly robust, with open shapes kept small and controlled to maintain a dense, high-ink color.
Best suited for short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, product labels, packaging callouts, and bold UI or kiosk text where an even, regular rhythm is helpful. It can also work for wayfinding-style messaging and technical/industrial branding where density and emphasis are desired.
The overall tone feels functional and engineered—like lettering made for labels, equipment markings, or bold system readouts. Its dense weight and no-nonsense geometry evoke a retro industrial sensibility while staying clean and straightforward.
The design appears intended to provide a strong, uniform typographic color with a mechanical, label-ready feel, prioritizing consistency and impact over delicacy or nuanced contrast. Its geometry suggests a focus on practical readability in bold applications and a distinctive industrial voice.
The face maintains strong consistency between uppercase and lowercase, with a compact lowercase that reads sturdy rather than airy. The bold weight makes punctuation and small details (like the i/j dots) appear prominent and deliberate, reinforcing a signage-like presence.