Sans Normal Ollet 13 is a bold, narrow, monoline, upright, short x-height font visually similar to 'Corsica' by AVP, 'ITC Octone' by ITC, 'Beval' by The Northern Block, and 'Klein' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, signage, posters, labels, packaging, industrial, authoritative, utilitarian, modern, impact, space-saving, clarity, functional display, compact, geometric, sturdy, high-contrast, blocky.
A compact, heavy sans with largely monoline construction and a clean, engineered feel. Strokes are thick with crisp terminals and minimal modulation, while curves are built from broad, rounded bowls that stay smooth and controlled. Counters are relatively small and apertures tend to be tight, giving the type a dense, efficient rhythm. Uppercase forms feel squared-off and stable; lowercase is simple and sturdy with short ascenders/descenders and a compact x-height, keeping lines visually tight in text.
Best suited for display settings where a dense, high-impact sans is needed—headlines, posters, product labels, and packaging. Its compact width can help fit more characters into limited space, and the strong stroke weight supports short text in signage-style applications.
The overall tone is firm and no-nonsense, leaning practical and industrial rather than friendly or expressive. Its dense color and compact proportions read as confident and workmanlike, with a modern, functional character suited to clear, direct messaging.
Designed to deliver maximum impact and economy: a straightforward, compact sans that prioritizes solid shapes, consistent stroke weight, and a clear, engineered rhythm for assertive display typography.
The numerals are wide and weighty with strong presence, and the round characters (O, Q, 0, 8, 9) maintain consistent bowl geometry that reinforces the geometric voice. Diagonal-heavy letters like K, V, W, X, and Y are built with thick joins and minimal finesse, emphasizing strength over delicacy.