Sans Normal Ohboz 3 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gilmer' by Piotr Łapa, 'Galano Grotesque' by René Bieder, 'Manifestor' and 'Soin Sans Pro' by Stawix, 'Pepi/Rudi' by Suitcase Type Foundry, and 'Mozaic' by TipoType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, signage, packaging, modern, confident, friendly, clean, straightforward, impact, clarity, modernity, geometric, rounded, blocky, compact, high impact.
A heavy, geometric sans with broad proportions and smooth, continuous curves paired with sturdy verticals. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, producing a strong, even color in text. Counters are fairly open for the weight, while terminals are predominantly straight-cut, giving a crisp, engineered finish. The lowercase shows simple, workmanlike construction with a single-storey “a” and “g” and compact apertures that reinforce a solid, contemporary rhythm.
This font performs best in display contexts such as headlines, posters, signage, and bold brand statements where its wide stance and uniform stroke weight can carry impact. It can also work for short UI labels or packaging copy when given ample tracking and line spacing to maintain clarity.
The overall tone is modern and assertive while staying approachable thanks to its rounded geometry. It feels practical and confident rather than delicate, with a neutral voice suited to contemporary branding and interface-forward aesthetics.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary, high-impact sans voice built from simple geometric forms, prioritizing solidity, legibility at display sizes, and a clean, no-nonsense presence.
In the sample text, the dense weight creates strong headline presence and clear word shapes at larger sizes. At smaller sizes or in long passages, the thickness and tight interior spaces can make lines feel visually heavy, suggesting it’s best used with generous spacing and comfortable line height.