Sans Normal Olkat 9 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Hanley Pro' by District 62 Studio, 'Alergia Grotesk' by Machalski, and 'Ordina' by Schriftlabor (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, signage, packaging, confident, modern, friendly, punchy, clean, impact, clarity, modernity, approachability, rounded, geometric, compact, sturdy, high-impact.
This typeface is a heavy, geometric sans with rounded curves and mostly uniform stroke weight. Letterforms are built from broad, simple shapes with generous counters and smooth joins, creating a solid, compact color on the page. Terminals are largely straight and blunt, while curves (notably in C, G, O, S, and the bowls of b/d/p/q) are cleanly circular. The lowercase includes a double-storey “g” and a single-storey “a,” with short, sturdy ascenders and descenders that keep lines feeling dense and efficient.
Best suited for display contexts where impact and quick recognition matter, such as headlines, posters, brand marks, signage, and packaging. It can also work for short UI labels or calls-to-action when a strong, assertive presence is desired.
The overall tone is bold and direct, with an approachable friendliness coming from the rounded construction. It reads as contemporary and no-nonsense, projecting clarity and confidence rather than delicacy or formality.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, high-impact sans that remains legible and friendly through rounded geometry and straightforward construction, prioritizing bold presence and clean readability in display use.
In text, spacing and proportions produce a strong, even texture that holds up well at larger sizes. The numerals are wide and weighty with simple silhouettes, matching the geometric rhythm of the letters.