Sans Normal Ollin 19 is a bold, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Isotonic' by Emtype Foundry, 'Muller Next' by Fontfabric, 'SST' by Monotype, 'Neue Reman Sans' by Propertype, and 'Amsi Pro' and 'Amsi Pro AKS' by Stawix (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, labels, packaging, modern, straightforward, utilitarian, authoritative, compact, space saving, high impact, clarity, functional display, geometric, clean, sturdy, high-contrast, closed apertures.
A compact sans with heavy, uniform strokes and crisp, squared terminals. Curves are smooth but tightly drawn, producing round counters that read more oval than expansive, while joins stay clean and minimally modulated. The overall fit is tight, with relatively short extenders and a restrained, workmanlike rhythm that keeps silhouettes compact. Forms like the bowls and numerals lean toward simple geometry, with mostly closed apertures and a consistent stroke presence across the set.
Best suited to headlines and display settings where a compact, high-impact sans is needed, such as posters, signage, labels, and packaging. It can also work for UI headings or navigation where space is tight, though extended body text may benefit from larger sizes and more generous spacing.
The tone is direct and no-nonsense, prioritizing impact and clarity over warmth or personality. Its compact build and dense color give it an assertive, practical feel suited to informational and functional typography.
The design appears intended to deliver strong presence in limited horizontal space, using simplified geometric construction and uniform stroke weight to maintain consistency and quick recognition. It focuses on dependable, utilitarian letterforms that reproduce cleanly in bold applications.
At larger sizes the strong stroke weight creates very dark typographic color, which can compress interior spaces in smaller counters. The simple construction and squared finishing details help keep letterforms stable and readable in short bursts, especially when set with a bit of extra tracking.