Sans Normal Opkim 9 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'City Boys Soft' by Dharma Type, 'ITC Stone Sans' and 'ITC Stone Sans II' by ITC, and 'MarkusLow' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, confident, friendly, punchy, contemporary, playful, high impact, approachability, modern display, brand presence, soft curves, large counters, closed apertures, sturdy, blocky.
A heavy, rounded sans with broad proportions and soft, sculpted curves. Strokes are robust with gently tapered joins and rounded terminals that keep the texture smooth rather than mechanical. Counters are generously sized and forms lean toward circular/elliptical construction, while apertures tend to be fairly closed, creating compact internal spaces in letters like e, a, and s. The lowercase is simple and sturdy with a single-storey a and g, a short-armed r, and an upright, utilitarian t; figures are bold and open, with an oval 0 and weighty, curved 2/3/5 shapes.
Best suited to display settings where impact matters—headlines, posters, large-format signage, and brand marks that need a friendly but forceful voice. It can work for short UI labels or callouts when set large enough to maintain interior detail and avoid overly dark texture in longer passages.
The overall tone is bold and approachable, combining a friendly roundness with a strong, assertive footprint. It reads as modern and slightly playful, with a chunky presence that feels energetic and confident rather than formal.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence with rounded, approachable geometry—prioritizing strong silhouettes, smooth rhythm, and high visibility for contemporary display typography.
At text sizes the dense weight and relatively closed apertures create a dark, compact color, while the large counters help preserve clarity. Uppercase forms are simple and stable, with rounded bowls and broad horizontals that reinforce a solid, headline-oriented rhythm.