Sans Normal Ohdaf 2 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'European Soft Pro' by Bülent Yüksel, 'Midnight Sans' by Colophon Foundry, 'HD Colton' by HyperDeluxe, 'Kinetika' by Monotype, 'Otoiwo Grotesk' by Pepper Type, 'Amsi Grotesk' by Stawix, 'Humant' by TipoType, and 'Nominee' by TypeUnion (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, branding, posters, packaging, ui labels, friendly, modern, confident, clean, playful, impact, approachability, clarity, contemporary tone, rounded, geometric, soft, chunky, open counters.
A heavy, rounded sans with smooth curves, broad bowls, and squared-off terminals that keep the shapes tidy and uniform. Counters are generally open and generously sized for the weight, while joins stay clean and minimally detailed. The lowercase shows a tall x-height with compact ascenders/descenders, producing a dense, highly legible texture. Letterforms lean toward geometric construction (notably in O/C/G and the numerals), with consistent stroke endings and a sturdy, even rhythm across lines.
Best suited to headlines, short copy, and display settings where impact and clarity matter—such as branding systems, posters, packaging, and large UI labels. The tall lowercase proportions and open counters help it remain readable in dense blocks, though the weight suggests it will shine most at medium-to-large sizes.
The overall tone is friendly and contemporary, projecting approachability without losing firmness. Its rounded geometry and substantial weight create an upbeat, welcoming voice suited to bold messaging and modern interfaces.
Designed to deliver a strong, modern sans voice with softened edges—combining geometric clarity with approachable roundness for prominent, high-contrast typographic moments.
The set includes single-storey a and g, a compact, straightforward t, and a symmetrical w with rounded inner joins, reinforcing a simple, contemporary character. Numerals follow the same rounded, solid construction, with clear differentiation in shapes like 6/9 and an oval 0.