Sans Normal Ombed 14 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'AG Book W1G' by Berthold; 'Linear Grotesk' by Designova; 'Akhbar', 'Arial', 'Arial Paneuropean', and 'Arial Windows compatible' by Monotype; and 'Nimbus Sans Arabic' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, modern, confident, friendly, utilitarian, straightforward, impact, clarity, versatility, contemporary tone, approachability, geometric, rounded, clean, compact, high impact.
A heavy, geometric sans with broad, round bowls and smooth, continuous curves paired with firm vertical and horizontal terminals. Counters are relatively compact, giving the letters a dense, high-ink presence, while spacing stays even and controlled in both caps and lowercase. The forms favor simple construction: circular O/Q, a compact two‑storey “a,” an open “e” with a horizontal bar, and sturdy diagonals in K, V, W, and X. Numerals follow the same solid, rounded logic, with an oval “0,” a simple straight “1,” and wide, stable “8” and “9.”
This font is well suited to headlines, posters, and prominent UI or product labeling where clarity and punch are needed. It can also support branding and packaging that benefits from a solid, contemporary sans voice, and it holds up well for short-to-medium text blocks when size and contrast are sufficient.
The overall tone is modern and assertive, with a friendly softness from the rounded geometry. It reads as dependable and no-nonsense, designed to make a strong statement without feeling sharp or ornate.
The design appears intended as a versatile, high-impact geometric sans: straightforward letterforms with rounded construction for approachability, optimized for clear recognition and strong visual weight in display settings.
In text, the dense strokes and compact counters create strong word shapes and high presence, especially at larger sizes. The rhythm is steady and slightly tight, favoring impact over airy openness.