Sans Normal Olkom 18 is a bold, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Giuconda' by Sealoung and 'TT Commons™️ Pro' and 'TT Hoves Pro' by TypeType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, signage, packaging, modern, friendly, confident, clean, solid, impact, clarity, contemporary branding, display emphasis, geometric, rounded, high contrast, large counters, compact spacing.
A heavy, geometric sans with smooth, largely circular bowls and crisp, straight-sided stems. Curves are clean and round, terminals are mostly squared-off, and joins stay simple and sturdy, giving the letterforms a dense, even color. Counters are generous for the weight (notably in O, e, and 8), while interior apertures tend to be somewhat tightened by the boldness. The lowercase shows a single-storey a and g, a compact e with a strong horizontal bar, and short ascenders/descenders relative to the overall cap height, producing a stable, blocky rhythm in text.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and prominent UI or marketing moments where strong typographic presence is needed. It can work for short blocks of text, captions, and labels when set with comfortable spacing, and it’s well matched to branding, packaging, and signage that benefits from a clear, modern voice.
The overall tone is contemporary and approachable: bold without being aggressive, and friendly thanks to the rounded geometry. It reads as straightforward and dependable, with a slightly playful warmth from the single-storey lowercase forms.
The design appears intended as a high-impact geometric sans that stays clean and readable while delivering a confident, contemporary look. Its simplified construction and rounded forms suggest a goal of friendly clarity paired with strong visual density for display-driven applications.
The numerals are similarly geometric and robust, with clear, rounded shapes and strong stroke presence that holds up well at display sizes. In running text, the weight creates strong emphasis and a poster-like presence, while the consistent geometry keeps lines looking orderly and controlled.