Sans Normal Ohkab 5 is a very bold, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Electrum' by Tower of Babel (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, friendly, playful, confident, retro, chunky, impact, friendliness, simplicity, retro tone, display clarity, rounded, soft corners, compact, high contrast (black/wh), blocky.
A heavy, rounded sans with broadly monoline strokes and softened corners throughout. The shapes lean on simple geometric construction—near-circular bowls and open apertures—paired with sturdy verticals and short, squared terminals. Curves are full and bulbous, counters are relatively tight, and joins feel blunt rather than sharp, giving the letterforms a compact, high-impact texture. Numerals match the same chunky, rounded logic, maintaining consistent weight and presence alongside the letters.
This font is well suited to headlines, posters, signage, and packaging where you want a bold, friendly voice and strong silhouette recognition. It can also work for branding and short display copy in contexts that benefit from a compact, attention-grabbing texture.
The overall tone is bold and approachable, combining a utilitarian punch with a warm, slightly retro friendliness. Its thick, rounded silhouettes read as confident and upbeat, with a toy-like solidity that feels welcoming rather than severe.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with minimal complexity: a straightforward geometric skeleton made friendlier through rounded forms and softened corners. It prioritizes bold presence and quick readability in display settings while maintaining a clean, sans-serif simplicity.
In text, the dense color and tight counters create strong emphasis and a “poster black” feel, making the face most comfortable at larger sizes where interior shapes stay clear. The mix of round bowls and squared endings produces a distinctive, slightly industrial rhythm that remains casual and approachable.