Sans Normal Onmem 13 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Actay' by Arodora Type, 'Allrounder Grotesk Condensed' by Identity Letters, 'Glimp' by OneSevenPointFive, 'TT Commons™️ Pro' by TypeType, and 'Grold' by Typesketchbook (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, signage, packaging, confident, friendly, modern, pragmatic, clean, visual impact, clarity, modern neutrality, brand utility, geometric, rounded, solid, high-impact, plainspoken.
A heavy, geometric sans with simplified construction and smooth, circular curves. Strokes remain even throughout, with minimal modulation and generally square-cut terminals that keep shapes crisp. Counters are compact and sturdy, producing a dense, high-ink texture in text. The lowercase shows a single-storey a and g, a compact shoulder on r, and a square-ish i/j dot; the q descender is straight and vertical, reinforcing the font’s no-nonsense geometry. Figures are robust and straightforward, matching the letters’ wide bowls and tight apertures.
Best suited to display settings where clarity and impact are needed: headlines, posters, brand marks, packaging, and short informational copy. It also works well for UI labels or navigation elements when a strong, modern voice is desired, though the dense color suggests giving it a bit of size or spacing in longer passages.
The overall tone is direct and contemporary, with a friendly roundness that avoids feeling cold or technical. Its weight and compact counters project confidence and solidity, making statements feel emphatic and deliberate rather than delicate.
The design appears intended to provide a dependable, high-impact sans with geometric clarity and approachable round forms. It favors legibility and visual punch over delicacy, aiming for a versatile contemporary workhorse for bold messaging.
Round letters (O, C, G, Q) read as near-circular with slightly tightened openings, while diagonals (A, V, W, X, Y) are broad and stable. The caps have a strong, uniform presence suited to short bursts of text, and the lowercase maintains a consistent, utilitarian rhythm.