Sans Normal Ohkuv 9 is a very bold, wide, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Retrokia' by Edignwn Type, 'Panton Rust' by Fontfabric, 'Kometa' by Kiril Zlatkov Type Foundry, and 'Core Sans NR' by S-Core (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, branding, posters, packaging, social graphics, playful, friendly, chunky, modern, punchy, impact, approachability, simplicity, brand voice, display clarity, rounded, soft-cornered, geometric, compact, high-contrast counters.
A heavy, rounded sans with smooth, circular curves and clean, uniform stroke weight. The design emphasizes broad proportions and large bowls, with soft terminals and minimal modulation, producing a sturdy silhouette and open internal counters. Uppercase forms are compact and blocky with generous rounding; lowercase keeps simple, single-storey constructions (notably a and g) and short, robust ascenders and descenders. Numerals match the same bold, rounded geometry, reading clearly at display sizes.
Best suited for headlines, logos, packaging, and promotional graphics where bold presence and approachable rounded shapes are desirable. It also works well for short blocks of text at larger sizes, such as signage, splash screens, and social media layouts, where its strong rhythm and clear counters maintain legibility.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, combining a contemporary geometric feel with a slightly toy-like softness. Its weight and rounded forms make it feel confident and friendly rather than formal, leaning toward energetic branding and attention-grabbing headlines.
The letterforms suggest an intention to deliver maximum impact with a friendly, contemporary voice, using rounded geometry and uniform stroke weight to stay cohesive across uppercase, lowercase, and figures. The design prioritizes bold readability and a distinctive, soft-edged personality for display-driven applications.
Spacing appears comfortable for large setting, and the heavy weight plus rounded joins create a strong, cohesive texture in paragraphs of sample text. Diagonals (V, W, X, Y, K) are substantial and stable, while curved letters (O, C, G, S) maintain consistent roundness that reinforces the font’s unified character.