Sans Normal Ofkom 9 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Blocksta' by AVP, 'Myriad' by Adobe, 'Dexa Pro' by Artegra, 'Hanley Pro' by District 62 Studio, 'Averta PE' and 'Averta Standard PE' by Intelligent Design, 'Avenir Next Paneuropean' by Linotype, and 'Fact' by ParaType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, friendly, confident, modern, approachable, punchy, impact, clarity, warmth, contemporary branding, rounded, soft corners, compact, heavy terminals, high legibility.
A heavy, rounded sans with smooth curves, softened corners, and largely monolinear strokes. Counters are generous for the weight, keeping letters open and readable, while terminals tend to finish with subtly rounded, slightly sheared cuts that add motion. The lowercase shows a single-storey a and g, a compact, sturdy rhythm, and relatively short extenders. Numerals are sturdy and rounded, with a clear, simple construction suited to large, high-impact settings.
Well suited to headlines, branding, packaging, and signage where you want a strong, friendly voice and high readability. It also works for short passages and UI-style callouts at larger sizes, where its open counters and compact rhythm help maintain clarity.
The overall tone is friendly and contemporary, with a confident, poster-ready presence. Rounded shapes and open counters keep it approachable rather than aggressive, making it feel upbeat and welcoming while still reading as strong and assertive.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, approachable sans with substantial weight for attention-grabbing display use, while keeping forms open and uncomplicated to preserve legibility.
Diagonal forms (like K, V, W, X, Y) appear slightly splayed and dynamic, which gives headlines extra energy. The family’s consistency in curve tension and terminal treatment produces a cohesive texture in paragraphs, especially at larger sizes.