Sans Normal Ondor 16 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, labels, interfaces, industrial, utilitarian, technical, sturdy, no-nonsense, clarity, durability, systematic, impact, functionality, geometric, rounded, blocky, compact, blunt.
A compact, heavy sans with monoline strokes and a clearly modular construction. Curves are built from simple, rounded shapes with blunt terminals, creating a sturdy, almost stamped rhythm. Proportions favor squarish counters and wide verticals, with consistent stroke weight across joins and bowls. Uppercase forms are straightforward and boxy; lowercase keeps single‑storey shapes (notably a and g) and a simple, functional structure. Numerals are similarly solid and geometric, designed to read clearly at display sizes with even spacing and a steady, grid-like cadence.
Well-suited to short-to-medium display copy where a dense, solid texture is desirable—posters, headlines, packaging labels, wayfinding, and utilitarian UI elements. It can also work for code-like or tabular treatments where a consistent, grid-driven cadence supports scanning.
The overall tone is practical and workmanlike, leaning toward industrial signage and technical labeling. Its blunt geometry and even color give it a matter-of-fact voice that feels engineered rather than expressive, with a subtly retro, machine-set flavor.
The font appears intended to deliver a strong, uniform presence with minimal stylistic distraction—prioritizing clarity, consistency, and a robust, industrial tone. Its geometric, modular shapes suggest a design aimed at dependable reproduction across contexts where simplicity and visual strength matter.
The design’s uniform rhythm and squared-off internal spaces create a strong typographic “color” on the line, especially in all-caps settings. Round letters (O, C, G) keep a controlled, slightly squashed feel that reinforces the compact, mechanical impression.