Sans Normal Ollan 4 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Maison Neue' by Milieu Grotesque, 'NeoGram' by The Northern Block, and 'TT Commons™️ Pro' by TypeType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, logos, packaging, confident, modern, friendly, direct, clean, impact, clarity, modernity, approachability, geometric, rounded, compact, crisp, high-impact.
A heavy, geometric sans with round bowls and smooth, continuous curves balanced by flat terminals and straight-sided verticals. Proportions feel compact and sturdy, with a generous x-height and relatively tight apertures that create dense, high-ink silhouettes in text. Counters are mostly circular to oval, and joins stay clean and uniform, giving the design an even, consistent rhythm across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals. The overall color is strong and solid, with minimal stroke modulation and a distinctly contemporary, constructed feel.
Best suited to display-driven work where strong typographic color is an advantage: headlines, posters, brand marks, packaging, and social graphics. It can also serve for short text elements such as UI labels or callouts when a firm, modern voice is desired, though the dense apertures suggest it will shine most at larger sizes.
The font conveys a confident, contemporary tone—bold in presence yet approachable due to its rounded forms. It reads as practical and straightforward, with a friendly geometric warmth that suits modern branding while staying clear and utilitarian in messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary geometric sans with maximum impact and simplified letterforms for fast recognition. Its rounded construction and compact spacing aim for a friendly but authoritative voice, optimized for bold statements and clean graphic layouts.
The lowercase shows single-storey forms (notably the a and g), reinforcing the geometric, simplified construction. Numerals are similarly rounded and sturdy, with clear, simple shapes that match the overall compact rhythm. The Q’s tail is short and integrated, and the lowercase j features a prominent descender, helping differentiation at display sizes.