Sans Normal Ordaw 14 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Peridot Latin' and 'Peridot PE' by Foundry5, 'Neue Plak' and 'Neue Plak Display' by Monotype, 'Glimp' by OneSevenPointFive, and 'Brown Pro' by Shinntype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, bold, friendly, modern, confident, playful, impact, approachability, clarity, modernity, display, rounded, geometric, compact, blocky, high impact.
This typeface is built from sturdy, rounded geometric forms with large, closed counters and minimal stroke modulation. Curves are smooth and circular, while joins and terminals tend to be blunt and decisively finished, creating a compact, “ink-heavy” silhouette. The lowercase shows single-storey constructions (notably a and g) and simple, open shapes that keep texture even and legible at large sizes. Numerals are similarly weighty and rounded, with broad bowls and clear interior space.
Best suited to headlines and short statements where strong emphasis is desired, such as posters, display advertising, brand marks, packaging callouts, and high-visibility signage. The dense weight and rounded construction also work well for playful editorial headings and bold UI accents when used sparingly.
The overall tone is upbeat and assertive, combining a friendly roundness with a poster-like punch. Its heavy color and soft geometry give it an approachable, contemporary voice that reads as energetic rather than formal.
The font appears designed to deliver maximum impact with a friendly, geometric character—prioritizing bold readability, simple letterforms, and a clean contemporary texture for display-driven typography.
The design maintains consistent curvature and bowl shapes across letters, producing a steady rhythm in words and a strong typographic presence. The forms feel optimized for clarity and impact, with counters kept generously open for a very bold style.