Sans Normal Olmoh 9 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Quercus Sans' by Storm Type Foundry and 'Antique Olive' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, bold, friendly, playful, retro, assertive, high impact, friendly display, brand character, signage clarity, rounded, soft corners, geometric, compact, quirky.
A heavy, rounded sans with compact proportions and strongly filled-in counters that create a dense, poster-like color on the page. Curves are broadly circular and smoothly connected, while terminals are mostly blunt with subtly softened corners, giving shapes a slightly inflated feel. Uppercase forms read sturdy and geometric (notably the round C/O and straight-sided E/F), while the lowercase introduces more idiosyncratic details—single-storey a and g, a narrow i/j with round dots, and a lively, angular w—adding irregular rhythm without losing overall consistency. Numerals are equally weighty and rounded, designed to hold their shape at display sizes.
Best suited for headlines, logos, labels, and short-form messaging where strong presence and quick readability matter. It works well in branding systems that want friendly authority, and in packaging or signage contexts where rounded geometry helps keep the tone inviting while remaining bold.
The tone is confident and approachable, mixing no-nonsense mass with a cheerful, slightly quirky personality. It feels modern yet recalls mid-century signage and advertising where bold, rounded letterforms were used to be seen quickly and warmly.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with rounded geometric forms, balancing clarity with a distinctive, slightly playful texture in the lowercase. It aims to be a dependable display sans that stays legible while projecting warmth and personality.
Tight internal spaces and thick joins make the face feel especially impactful in headlines, but also mean it benefits from generous size or spacing when used in longer lines. The contrast between very geometric capitals and more characterful lowercase adds expressive range for branding and packaging-style typography.