Sans Normal Olnet 16 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Malva' by Harbor Type, 'Foro Sans' and 'Qubo' by Hoftype, 'Calima' by JCFonts, 'Core Sans N SC' and 'Core Sans NR' by S-Core, 'Exuberance' by T-26, and 'Foundry Sterling' by The Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, branding, packaging, posters, signage, friendly, playful, chunky, approachable, retro, approachability, high impact, brand character, retro warmth, display clarity, rounded, soft corners, compact, heavy terminals, quirky.
A heavy, rounded sans with soft corners, compact proportions, and largely monolinear strokes. Curves are built from broad, smooth arcs while joins and terminals often resolve into subtly squared, chiseled-looking ends rather than fully circular finishes. The uppercase feels sturdy and slightly condensed in stance, while the lowercase uses simple, single-storey forms with a broad, open rhythm and a prominent, sturdy i/j dot. Figures match the overall mass and roundness, with clear, high-impact silhouettes.
Best suited to display applications where the bold, friendly shapes can carry personality—logos, headlines, posters, packaging, and storefront or wayfinding at larger sizes. It can work for short UI labels or social graphics when a warm, chunky tone is desired, but extended text will feel dense and attention-grabbing.
The overall tone is warm and informal, with a gentle, bouncy texture that reads as contemporary but nods to mid-century sign and packaging styles. Its chunky weight and softened geometry create a confident, upbeat voice that feels welcoming rather than technical or austere.
The design appears intended to deliver a high-impact sans that remains approachable through rounded geometry and softened terminals, balancing clarity with a distinctive, slightly quirky finish in its joins and stroke endings.
Some diagonals and pointed joins (notably in letters like A, K, V, W, X) are reinforced by thicker, wedge-like intersections, adding a slightly carved character to the otherwise rounded construction. Counters stay relatively generous for the weight, helping maintain clarity at display sizes.