Sans Normal Oskab 5 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Formata' by Berthold, 'Proza' by Bureau Roffa, 'Mestiza Sans' by Lechuga Type, 'Big Vesta' and 'Finnegan' by Linotype, 'PTL Publicala' by Primetype, and 'Bravura Pro' by RMU (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, logos, friendly, playful, retro, punchy, approachable, attention grabbing, friendly impact, retro display, brand voice, soft corners, rounded terminals, bulky, compact, high impact.
A heavy, soft-edged sans with broad proportions and gently rounded corners throughout. Strokes are thick and largely uniform, with smooth curves and slightly flattened rounds that give bowls and counters a compact, dense feel. The lowercase shows sturdy, blocky construction with short extenders and tight apertures, while the uppercase reads as solid and stable with straightforward geometry. Numerals follow the same chunky, rounded logic, maintaining consistent color and spacing across the set.
Best suited for headlines, posters, packaging, and brand marks where a dense, high-impact word shape is desirable. It can also work for short UI labels or social graphics when large sizes are used, as the compact counters and heavy strokes favor display settings over long-form reading.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, pairing a bold presence with softened details that keep it from feeling harsh. Its slightly retro, poster-like rhythm suggests a casual, upbeat voice suited to friendly branding and attention-grabbing headlines.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a friendly, softened voice—combining strong, compact forms with rounded details to create an easygoing display sans for modern branding and retro-leaning graphics.
The design emphasizes strong silhouette recognition and even texture over fine detail, with counters kept relatively small for maximum weight on the page. Curves and diagonals feel intentionally simplified, producing a sturdy, compact rhythm in both display lines and short text bursts.