Sans Normal Osbas 11 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Hanley Pro' by District 62 Studio, 'Aspira' by Durotype, 'Squad' by Fontfabric, 'Averta Standard PE' by Intelligent Design, 'Avenir Next Paneuropean' by Linotype, and 'Raldo RE' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, kids, logos, playful, friendly, quirky, chunky, retro, attention-grabbing, approachable, handmade feel, display impact, rounded, bouncy, soft, cartoonish, informal.
A heavy, rounded sans with compact, blocky letterforms and softly curved corners. Strokes are thick and mostly uniform, with a slightly irregular, hand-cut feel created by subtle angular nicks and uneven terminals. Counters are relatively small for the weight, giving the design a dense, punchy texture, while the overall proportions vary slightly from glyph to glyph for a lively rhythm. The lowercase is simple and sturdy, with single-storey forms where expected and a prominent, round i-dot; numerals match the same bold, simplified construction.
Best suited for display applications such as posters, splashy headlines, packaging, and branding where a warm, playful voice is desired. It can work well for children’s materials, casual event graphics, and short logo or wordmark treatments, especially when set with generous spacing and ample size.
The font reads as cheerful and informal, with a buoyant, cartoon-like energy. Its slight wobble and chunky silhouettes create a friendly, approachable tone that feels more playful than corporate.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a friendly, characterful silhouette—combining bold, rounded forms with lightly irregular detailing to avoid a sterile geometric feel. It aims for immediate readability and personality in short, attention-grabbing text.
In text, the weight and tight inner spaces make the design most comfortable at larger sizes, where the rounded shapes and quirky terminals stay clear. The lively irregularity is consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures, helping the set feel cohesive despite its intentionally offbeat character.