Sans Normal Omris 9 is a bold, wide, monoline, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font visually similar to 'Binomic' by DearType, 'Bergen Mono' by Mindburger Studio, 'PF DIN Mono' by Parachute, 'Electrum' by Tower of Babel, and 'TT Norms Pro' by TypeType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, signage, labels, headlines, industrial, utilitarian, retro, mechanical, sturdy, sturdy clarity, systematic tone, compact impact, retro utility, blocky, rounded, geometric, compact, high-contrast counters.
A heavy, monoline sans with broad proportions and large internal counters. Forms are built from simple geometric strokes with softened corners and consistently blunt terminals, giving the alphabet a blocky but friendly silhouette. Curves are round and even, while joins stay clean and squared-off, creating a steady rhythm across capitals, lowercase, and figures. The overall texture is dense and dark, with straightforward shapes and clear differentiation between similar glyphs.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings where a compact, dark typographic color helps words hold their shape: posters, bold headlines, packaging, labeling, and wayfinding-style signage. It can also work for UI or technical readouts when a rigid, systematic rhythm is desired, provided sizes and spacing are tuned to avoid heaviness in long passages.
The tone reads practical and workmanlike, with a subtle retro-mechanical flavor reminiscent of labeling, equipment markings, or typewriter-era display. Despite the mass and squareness, the rounded curves keep it approachable rather than aggressive, projecting reliability and straightforwardness.
The design appears intended to deliver a clear, sturdy voice with an engineered regularity and easy-to-read shapes. Its simplified geometry and consistent stroke behavior suggest a focus on dependable legibility and a strong, structured presence across mixed-case text and numerals.
In text, the uniform spacing produces a strong vertical grid and a consistent color, making it feel structured and systematic. The numerals are robust and highly legible, matching the letterforms’ simplified geometry and rounded bowls.