Sans Normal Oknov 9 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, signage, packaging, confident, modern, friendly, punchy, straightforward, impact, clarity, modernity, approachability, geometric, round, sturdy, clean, compact.
This is a heavy, clean sans with rounded, geometric curves and predominantly straight, squared-off terminals. Bowls are broad and smooth, counters stay open, and the overall rhythm is even, giving the face a sturdy, legible texture. Strokes maintain a consistent thickness with minimal modulation, while details like the angled leg on the R and the firm, symmetrical construction in V/W add a crisp, engineered feel. Numerals are similarly robust and simple, matching the text weight and maintaining clear silhouettes at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines and short-to-medium blocks of copy where strong presence and quick readability matter. It works well for branding, packaging, and signage that needs a clear, modern sans with friendly rounding and high impact.
The tone reads confident and contemporary, with an approachable softness coming from the rounded forms. Its weight and width give it a bold, declarative voice suited to attention-getting messaging without feeling sharp or aggressive.
The design appears intended as a contemporary workhorse display sans: simple construction, wide shapes, and consistent stroke weight aimed at delivering clarity and punch across marketing and interface-style applications.
Spacing appears generous for a heavy style, helping prevent dark clumping in text. The punctuation and basic forms shown in the sample maintain the same no-nonsense, geometric logic, keeping the overall system cohesive.