Sans Normal Ofram 11 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Lucifer Sans' by Daniel Brokstad, 'FF Dax Compact' by FontFont, 'Gotham' by Hoefler & Co., 'Flyer' by Linotype, and 'Futura SB' and 'Futura SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, signage, industrial, sporty, assertive, posterish, utilitarian, space saving, maximum impact, strong branding, headline clarity, condensed, blocky, compact, sturdy, punchy.
A compact, heavy sans with condensed proportions and a tall, vertical stance. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, producing dense counters and a strong, uniform color. Curves are rounded but tightened, and joins read as firm and geometric, giving letters a blocky, engineered feel. Terminals are mostly flat and abrupt, and the overall rhythm is narrow and tightly set, favoring impact over openness.
Works best for headlines, posters, and short bursts of text where a dense, high-impact presence is desirable. The condensed build makes it useful when horizontal space is limited, such as signage, packaging callouts, sports graphics, and strong brand lockups.
The tone is bold and no-nonsense, with an industrial and athletic edge. It feels direct and attention-seeking, suited to messaging that needs to read as strong, tough, or utilitarian rather than delicate or expressive.
Designed to deliver maximum punch in a compact width, prioritizing bold presence and a steady, uniform texture. The overall construction suggests an intention toward practical display typography that stays legible at larger sizes while projecting strength and urgency.
The tight internal spaces in letters like a, e, s, and 8 emphasize solidity and help maintain a consistent dark texture across text. Figures match the letterforms’ compact, heavyweight construction, supporting prominent numeric use in headlines and labeling.