Sans Normal Obgal 14 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Myriad' by Adobe; 'Engrez' by Indian Type Foundry; 'Neue Frutiger', 'Neue Frutiger Cyrillic', and 'Neue Frutiger Paneuropean' by Linotype; and 'Corpid', 'Taz', and 'TheSans' by LucasFonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, friendly, punchy, modern, approachable, playful, impact, approachability, modernity, simplicity, clarity, rounded, soft-cornered, blocky, compact, high-impact.
A heavy, rounded sans with broad, compact letterforms and softened corners that keep the dense weight from feeling harsh. Curves are full and smooth (notably in C, G, O, and S), while terminals stay mostly straight and clean, creating a clear geometric rhythm. Counters are relatively tight and apertures lean toward closed, giving the face a solid, poster-like color. The lowercase is sturdy and simple, with a single-storey a and g, a short-armed r, and a squat, wide overall silhouette; numerals match the same chunky, even-footed construction.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and punchy branding where immediate impact is needed. It also works well for packaging and signage that benefit from sturdy, rounded letterforms and high legibility at larger sizes.
The overall tone is bold and friendly, with a confident, contemporary feel. Its rounded geometry and compact proportions read as approachable and slightly playful while still projecting strength and clarity.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence with a friendly, geometric voice—combining compact, weighty shapes with rounded details to stay approachable while remaining highly attention-grabbing.
In text settings the type forms a strong, dark typographic texture, with spacing that reads stable and deliberate rather than airy. The design’s closed shapes and thick joins favor large sizes where the softened geometry and big silhouettes are most apparent.