Sans Normal Onkef 17 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Dart 4F' by 4th february, 'News Gothic BT' by Bitstream, 'Sole Sans' by CAST, 'Newspoint' by Elsner+Flake, 'PF Das Grotesk Pro' by Parachute, and 'Hoxton North' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, branding, signage, posters, ui labels, modern, clean, confident, friendly, utilitarian, impact, clarity, versatility, modernity, geometric, rounded, compact, sturdy, high legibility.
A sturdy sans with largely geometric construction and softly rounded curves. Strokes are heavy and even, with minimal contrast and clean, squared terminals that keep the texture crisp at display sizes. Counters are fairly open for the weight, and round letters (O, C, G, Q) read as smooth, near-circular forms; the Q uses a short, diagonal tail. The lowercase is simple and compact, with a single-storey a and g, a short-shouldered r, and a generally straightforward, vertical rhythm; numerals are robust and clear, with an open 4 and a balanced, rounded 8.
Well-suited to headlines, brand marks, and packaging where a solid, modern voice is needed. The heavy, even strokes and clear shapes also make it effective for signage and short UI labels or navigation elements, especially when high visual impact is desired.
The overall tone is contemporary and matter-of-fact, projecting strength without feeling aggressive. Its rounded geometry adds a friendly, approachable edge, while the dense weight gives it a confident, headline-forward presence.
Likely intended as a versatile, geometric-leaning sans for attention-grabbing typography that stays clean and readable. The design aims to balance contemporary neutrality with a slight friendliness from its rounded forms, working across both branding and functional display settings.
In text, the bold color forms a strong block, making spacing and word shapes feel stable and uniform. The design favors clarity over characterful quirks, with consistent curves and pragmatic joins that keep forms recognizable under emphasis.