Sans Normal Okbab 5 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gilroy' by Radomir Tinkov and 'URW Geometric' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, friendly, modern, confident, approachable, clean, clarity, approachability, modernity, impact, versatility, rounded, geometric, soft corners, high legibility, even rhythm.
A rounded geometric sans with sturdy, even strokes and softly finished terminals. Curves are built from near-circular bowls with smooth joins, while straight-sided forms stay clean and stable, creating a consistent, blocky rhythm. Counters are generous for the weight, and spacing appears balanced for display sizes, with compact, well-contained shapes in both uppercase and lowercase.
Well-suited to headlines, branding, packaging, and signage where a strong, friendly presence is needed. The sturdy strokes and open counters help it hold up in large-scale applications and short-to-medium text blocks such as UI headers, marketing copy, and editorial subheads.
The overall tone is friendly and contemporary, combining a solid, dependable weight with softened curves that keep it approachable. It reads as confident and straightforward rather than formal, with a subtle warmth that suits consumer-facing and editorial headline settings.
Likely designed to deliver a contemporary, broadly usable sans that feels geometric yet humanized through rounded contours. The intention appears to balance impact and clarity, providing a bold voice that remains approachable and easy to scan.
Distinctive roundness is especially evident in letters like O, C, G, and e, while diagonals (V, W, X, Y) are firm and clean. Lowercase forms lean toward simple, single-storey constructions (notably a and g), reinforcing a modern, uncomplicated feel and clear word shapes in short lines of text.