Sans Normal Olbon 13 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Aspira' by Durotype, 'Cirta Two' by Eurotypo, 'Conamore' by Grida, 'Malebu' by Macrotipo, 'Malebu' by Muykyta, 'Almarose' by S&C Type, 'URW Form' by URW Type Foundry, and 'Oslo' by Wilton Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, branding, posters, packaging, signage, confident, friendly, contemporary, utilitarian, impact, clarity, modernity, approachability, geometric, rounded, clean, compact, robust.
This is a heavy, clean sans with largely geometric construction and generous, smoothly rounded curves. Strokes are uniform and dense, with compact counters that keep the texture dark and consistent. Terminals are mostly straight and blunt, while curves stay even and circular, producing stable bowls in letters like C, O, and G. The lowercase shows a single-storey a and g, with short ascenders and tidy, functional details that prioritize clarity at larger sizes.
It performs best in headlines, titles, and short bursts of text where its dense color and geometric shapes can project impact. It suits branding and packaging that need a modern, no-nonsense presence, and it also works well for signage and UI callouts where quick recognition matters.
The overall tone feels confident and direct, with a friendly, approachable warmth coming from the rounded geometry. Its strong, compact forms read as contemporary and practical rather than delicate or expressive, making it feel dependable and straightforward.
The design appears intended to deliver strong, modern legibility with a geometric, rounded voice, balancing friendliness with a solid, authoritative footprint. It aims for a consistent, high-impact texture that stays clean and controlled in display settings.
Round characters (O, Q, 0) read very full and centered, while diagonals (V, W, X, Y) are sturdy and maintain consistent stroke presence. Numerals are simple and blocky, matching the letterforms’ compact counters and uniform weight for a cohesive, signage-like rhythm.