Sans Normal Osbas 14 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'AC Texto' and 'AC Texto Pro' by Antoine Crama, 'Delargo DT' by DTP Types, and 'Whitney' by Hoefler & Co. (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, signage, playful, friendly, punchy, retro, casual, high impact, friendly display, brand voice, retro poster, rounded, soft, bulky, bouncy, cartoonish.
A heavy, rounded sans with soft terminals and broadly circular bowls that keep counters open despite the dense weight. The strokes feel slightly irregular in stance, with a subtle bounce and small angular quirks in joins and diagonals that add a hand-cut, poster-like texture. Proportions are compact and sturdy, with wide bowls (C/O/Q) and simplified, blocky structures in letters like E/F/T. Numerals match the same chunky, rounded construction for a consistent color in mixed text.
Best used for display typography where impact and friendliness matter—headlines, posters, packaging, storefront or event signage, and logo wordmarks. It can also work for short subheads or callouts, but the heavy weight makes it less suited to long passages at small sizes.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, trading strict geometric precision for warmth and personality. Its exaggerated weight and buoyant rhythm give it a bold, attention-grabbing voice that feels informal and slightly retro, well suited to cheerful, expressive messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence with a soft, welcoming feel, combining rounded, low-detail forms with a lightly quirky rhythm. It prioritizes bold legibility and character for branding and promotional use over strict neutrality.
In text, the strong black mass creates high impact and clear word shapes, while the rounded forms and open apertures help maintain readability at display sizes. The slight irregularities and varied letter silhouettes prevent the face from feeling purely mechanical, adding character especially in headlines and short lines.