Sans Normal Ohdip 12 is a bold, wide, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Contempo Gothic' by Arkitype; 'Agenor', 'Geometos Neue', 'Geometos Soft', and 'Heavitas Neue' by Graphite; 'Facundo' by Latinotype; 'Posterama' by Monotype; 'Santral' by Taner Ardali; and 'Mimolette' by The Ampersand Forest (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, friendly, playful, confident, contemporary, sporty, approachability, impact, clarity, modernity, simplicity, rounded, geometric, soft corners, high contrast counters, compact joins.
A heavy, rounded geometric sans with clean, monoline strokes and broadly circular bowls. Forms lean on simple geometry—round counters in O/Q/0/8 and sturdy verticals—paired with subtly squared terminals and softened corners. The lowercase is compact and sturdy, with single-storey a and g, a short-armed r, and a robust, open e; the overall rhythm is even and blocky without feeling rigid. Numerals are wide and highly legible, with generous internal space and simple, low-detail construction.
Best suited to headlines, logos, packaging, and signage where a warm, bold presence is needed. It performs especially well in short-to-medium text blocks at display sizes, where its rounded geometry and ample counters can create a strong, approachable typographic voice.
The letterforms project an approachable, upbeat tone: solid and confident, yet softened by rounded geometry. It feels modern and friendly rather than technical, with a touch of playful, poster-like energy in its chunky proportions.
The design appears intended as a contemporary display sans that balances geometric simplicity with friendly rounding, aiming for high impact and easy readability in branding and headline contexts.
Round characters (O, Q, G, 0, 8, 9) read as near-circular, creating a cohesive, bubble-like texture in words, while straight-sided letters (E, F, H, I, L) add stable, architectural anchors. The heavier weight and large counters help maintain clarity in dense headlines and short lines of copy.