Sans Normal Osgaz 9 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Humanist 777' by Bitstream, 'ITC Stone Sans II' by ITC, 'Contemporary Sans' by Ludwig Type, 'Ocean Sans' by Monotype, 'Clearface Gothic SB' and 'Clearface Gothic SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, 'Clear Gothic Serial' and 'Cleargothic Pro' by SoftMaker, 'TS Clear Gothic' by TypeShop Collection, and 'Clearface Gothic' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, bold, friendly, punchy, retro, confident, impact, clarity, display, rounded, geometric, compact, heavy, solid.
A heavy, rounded sans with broad, even strokes and smoothly curved bowls that read as geometric and compact. Counters are relatively tight and the joins stay clean, giving the letters a dense, high-impact texture in lines of text. Terminals are mostly straight-cut with soft corners, and the overall rhythm feels steady and blocky rather than airy. Numerals follow the same sturdy construction, with simple, highly legible silhouettes designed to hold up at large sizes.
Best suited for headlines, posters, and display typography where strong presence and quick readability are needed. It also fits branding, packaging, and signage systems that benefit from a compact, sturdy sans with a friendly edge.
The tone is assertive and upbeat, combining a strong, attention-grabbing weight with approachable rounded shapes. It suggests a retro-leaning, poster-friendly voice that feels energetic without becoming playful or quirky.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with minimal ornament: a bold, geometric sans that stays legible and consistent while projecting a confident, contemporary-retro voice for prominent display use.
In the sample text, word shapes remain clear despite the dense color, making it well suited to short bursts of copy. The design maintains consistent curvature across rounds (C, O, G) and keeps straight-sided forms (E, F, T, H) stable and square, reinforcing a dependable, sign-like presence.