Sans Normal Obkiw 1 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'AG Royal' by Berthold, 'FF Infra' by FontFont, 'FS Koopman' by Fontsmith, 'Urania' by Hoftype, 'Goga' by Narrow Type, and 'TT Commons™️ Pro' by TypeType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, confident, friendly, impactful, modern, playful, attention, clarity, modernity, approachability, chunky, geometric, rounded, soft, compact.
A heavy, blocky sans with broad proportions and smoothly rounded curves. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal contrast, producing an even, solid color in text. Counters are generally open and circular-leaning, while joins and terminals stay clean and blunt, giving the forms a sturdy, graphic presence. The lowercase shows simple, single-storey constructions (notably in a and g) with straightforward, utilitarian punctuation and numerals that match the same robust rhythm.
Best suited to headlines, posters, signage, and brand marks where a strong, modern sans voice is needed. It also works well for packaging and social graphics that benefit from high impact and clear, rounded letterforms, especially when set with comfortable spacing.
The overall tone is bold and approachable: strong enough to feel assertive, but rounded enough to read as friendly rather than aggressive. Its geometry and weight convey a contemporary, sporty energy that leans toward upbeat, attention-grabbing communication.
The design appears intended as a high-impact, geometric sans optimized for display use, prioritizing bold presence, quick recognition, and a clean, contemporary look.
At display sizes the letterforms feel crisp and highly legible, with a distinctive silhouette created by the wide set and large, rounded shapes. In dense setting, the heavy strokes and compact counters can make lines feel visually tight, so generous tracking and leading help maintain clarity.