Sans Normal Ohlup 5 is a bold, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Oceanwide Pro' by California Type Foundry, 'Chesna Grotesk' by Horizon Type, 'Pulp Display' by Spilled Ink, 'Mundial Narrow' by TipoType, 'Hartwell' by W Type Foundry, and 'Clarika Office' and 'Clarika Pro' by Wild Edge (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, friendly, modern, confident, approachable, playful, approachability, impact, clarity, modernity, rounded, soft, geometric, clean, sturdy.
A heavy, rounded sans with smooth, circular bowls and softly eased corners throughout. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, giving the forms a solid, even color on the page. Proportions lean geometric: round counters, simple terminals, and broad apertures, with compact joins that keep letters feeling sturdy at display sizes. Numerals match the letterforms in weight and curvature, with clear, simplified silhouettes.
Best suited for headlines, posters, and brand expressions that need a bold, friendly voice with high impact. The uniform stroke and rounded shapes also work well for packaging, UI highlights, and short-form messaging where clarity and warmth are both desired.
The overall tone is friendly and contemporary, with a warm softness created by the rounded geometry and dense weight. It reads as confident and straightforward rather than technical, lending a casual, approachable character that can also feel energetic in large settings.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, geometric sans with a softened, approachable finish—combining strong presence with rounded, welcoming forms for versatile display-oriented typography.
Round forms such as O/C/G/Q are strongly circular, and diagonals (A/V/W/X) are cut cleanly, keeping the style cohesive across the set. The lowercase maintains a simple, single-storey feel where applicable, reinforcing the geometric, easygoing rhythm in text samples.