Sans Normal Oslak 14 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Arzachel' by CAST; 'JAF Bernini Sans' by Just Another Foundry; 'Frutiger Next Paneuropean', 'Neue Frutiger Devanagari', and 'Neue Frutiger Hebrew' by Linotype; and 'Petala Pro' by Typefolio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, bold, confident, friendly, modern, sporty, impact, clarity, modern branding, display emphasis, approachability, soft corners, geometric, high impact, compact counters, sturdy.
A heavy, geometric sans with broad proportions and rounded, bowl-driven construction. Strokes are consistently thick with modest contrast, producing compact counters and strong, blocky silhouettes. Terminals are clean and largely straight, while curves are smooth and generously rounded, giving letters a sturdy but approachable feel. The uppercase is especially weighty and stable, and the figures are similarly dense and legible, designed to hold up in large sizes and tight compositions.
Best suited for display settings such as headlines, posters, and short, high-impact statements where its weight and broad forms can do the work. It also fits branding and packaging that call for a confident, contemporary voice, and performs well for clear, bold signage and labels.
The overall tone is assertive and energetic, with a contemporary, no-nonsense presence. Rounded curves soften the mass, adding a friendly, accessible character that still reads as strong and attention-grabbing. It feels well suited to bold, upbeat messaging where immediacy and clarity matter.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a clean, modern shape language—prioritizing strong silhouettes, simple geometry, and clear letterforms. It aims to balance forceful presence with rounded friendliness, making it versatile for energetic commercial and editorial display use.
The rhythm is compact and punchy, with interior spaces that stay relatively tight at this weight. Curved letters like C, G, O, and S emphasize a circular geometry, while diagonals (V/W/X/Y) read as thick and stable, reinforcing the font’s robust, poster-oriented personality.