Sans Normal Omley 1 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Halifax' by Hoftype, 'Segoe UI' by Microsoft Corporation, 'Qamari Sans' by NamelaType, and 'Clear Sans Screen' and 'Clear Sans Text' by Positype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, branding, posters, packaging, ui labels, modern, confident, clean, friendly, straightforward, clarity, modern branding, high impact, versatility, geometric, rounded, compact, sturdy, neutral.
A heavy, geometric sans with rounded bowls and largely uniform stroke weight. Curves are smooth and close to circular, while terminals are clean and mostly flat, producing a crisp, contemporary texture. Proportions are compact with relatively short ascenders/descenders, and counters stay open enough to hold up at larger display sizes. The lowercase shows a single-storey “a” and “g,” and the overall rhythm is even and stable across letters and numerals.
Best suited to headlines, logos, and short blocks of text where strong presence and clarity are priorities. It works well for contemporary branding systems, packaging, signage, and UI labeling where a clean, geometric sans can stay legible while projecting a confident tone.
The font conveys a modern, no-nonsense tone with a friendly edge from its rounded forms. Its strong weight and tidy geometry feel confident and practical, leaning toward contemporary branding and interface aesthetics rather than expressive or editorial personality.
The design appears intended as a versatile, geometric workhorse that delivers maximum impact with minimal stylistic noise. Its consistent weight, simple construction, and rounded forms suggest an emphasis on clarity, modernity, and reliable display performance across a range of sizes.
The numerals follow the same geometric construction, with generous curves on 0/6/8/9 and a simple, sturdy “1.” Diagonals (V/W/X/Y) are wide and assertive, adding visual punch in headings, while round letters (O/Q/C/G) emphasize the typeface’s smooth, constructed character.