Sans Normal Opgak 14 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FS Irwin' by Fontsmith, 'Impara' by Hoftype, 'JAF Bernini Sans' by Just Another Foundry, 'Mestiza Sans' by Lechuga Type, 'Sinova' by Linotype, 'MVB Solitaire Pro' by MVB, and 'Skeena' by Microsoft Corporation (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, playful, friendly, punchy, quirky, retro, display impact, approachability, personality, retro warmth, rounded, soft corners, bubbly, bouncy, chunky.
A heavy, rounded sans with generous curves and softened joins that keep the silhouettes smooth even at bold weight. Proportions are broad and stable, with large counters and a consistent, slightly elastic rhythm that gives letters a subtly wavy, hand-cut regularity rather than strict geometric rigidity. Terminals are generally blunt and rounded, and many strokes show gentle curvature instead of straight stems, producing a lively texture in words and lines. Numerals match the letterforms in weight and roundness, with sturdy, compact shapes designed for clear presence.
Best suited to headlines, short paragraphs, and large-size applications where a warm, attention-grabbing presence is needed. It works well for branding, packaging, event graphics, and signage that benefits from a friendly, retro-leaning display feel. For longer reading, it will be most comfortable with generous size and line spacing to balance its strong visual color.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a cartoonish, poster-like confidence. Its bouncy contours and soft edges feel informal and friendly, leaning toward a nostalgic display personality rather than a neutral corporate voice.
The design appears intended to deliver bold impact while staying approachable, using rounded forms and subtly animated strokes to inject personality into everyday sans shapes. It aims to read quickly at display sizes and to give brands or titles a cheerful, distinctive voice.
In text, the strong weight and rounded shapes create a dense, high-impact color; spacing appears comfortable enough to keep counters open, but the lively outlines make the texture feel animated. The design’s slight irregularity reads as intentional character, helping headlines feel energetic and less mechanical.