Sans Normal Ohbah 18 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Sans Atwic Modern' by Caron twice, 'Equip' by Hoftype, 'Centra No. 1' by Monotype, 'Captura Now' and 'Captura Now Core Edition' by TypeThis!Studio, and 'Glot Round' by Wordshape (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, branding, posters, packaging, signage, confident, modern, friendly, clean, punchy, impact, legibility, modernity, clarity, simplicity, geometric, rounded, monoline, compact, sturdy.
A heavy, geometric sans with monoline strokes and broadly rounded counters. The letterforms favor simple circular and elliptical construction, with clean joins and minimal modulation, producing a strong, even texture. Proportions read slightly expanded, with generous bowls and open apertures in many lowercase forms, while terminals are mostly straight and crisply cut for a tidy, contemporary finish. Numerals are similarly robust and simple, matching the font’s dense, high-impact color.
This style performs best where impact and clarity are priorities: brand marks, display headlines, posters, packaging, and straightforward signage. It can also work for short UI labels and marketing callouts where a sturdy, modern sans is desired.
The overall tone is assertive and contemporary, with a friendly, approachable edge from the rounded shapes. Its solid weight and clean construction make it feel confident and direct, well-suited to messaging that needs to read quickly and carry presence.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, highly legible geometric voice with consistent stroke weight and simplified forms. Its construction emphasizes clarity and visual punch while keeping an approachable feel through rounded counters and smooth curves.
In text, the rhythm stays steady and blocky, creating a strong headline-like voice even at paragraph sizes. Round letters (C, O, Q, 0) are especially prominent, and diagonals (V, W, X, Y) keep sharpness that balances the otherwise soft geometry.