Sans Normal Opkev 9 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Cosmos' by Berthold, 'City Boys Soft' by Dharma Type, 'Epoca Classic' by Hoftype, 'Big Vesta' and 'Praxis' by Linotype, 'Joanna Sans Nova' by Monotype, and 'Organic Pro' by Positype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, confident, friendly, modern, punchy, utilitarian, impact, clarity, readability, modern utility, bold display, rounded, blocky, compact counters, high legibility, sturdy.
A heavy sans with broad proportions and rounded, softly squared curves. Strokes are thick and even, with smooth joins and no calligraphic modulation, giving the letters a solid, uniform color. Apertures and counters are relatively compact, while terminals are clean and blunt, producing a firm, poster-ready texture. The lowercase is straightforward and readable with a single-storey a and g, a short-armed r, and a plain, open e; figures are robust and clear with simple, geometric silhouettes.
This font is well suited to headlines, posters, and on-screen UI moments where strong emphasis and quick recognition are needed. It also works well for branding and packaging that benefits from a sturdy, friendly voice, and for signage or labels where bold forms improve distance readability.
The overall tone is assertive and approachable: strong enough for emphasis, yet friendly due to its rounded shaping. It feels contemporary and practical, conveying clarity and confidence without looking clinical.
The design appears intended to deliver a dependable, high-impact sans for modern communication, emphasizing sturdy geometry, clean terminals, and consistent stroke weight for fast, confident reading.
The weight and width combine to create high impact at display sizes, while the consistent stroke behavior helps maintain clarity in short blocks of text. Round letters like O and Q read as smooth and substantial, and the overall spacing rhythm feels steady and even.