Sans Normal Ohbaw 12 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Quiet Sans' by Dharma Type, 'Seitu' by FSD, 'Marcher' by Horizon Type, and 'Protofo' by Lafontype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, bold, friendly, confident, modern, clean, impact, clarity, modernity, versatility, geometric, rounded, monoline, compact, high impact.
A heavy, geometric sans with monolinear strokes and broadly rounded bowls. The forms are built from clean circles and straight segments, with smooth joins and minimal modulation. Terminals are mostly flat and crisp, and counters stay open despite the weight, giving the letters a compact, solid silhouette. Uppercase proportions feel stable and blocky, while the lowercase maintains simple, highly legible shapes with straightforward apertures.
Best suited to headlines, posters, branding, and packaging where strong visual impact is needed. It also works well for signage and UI callouts that benefit from sturdy, high-contrast-against-background letterforms at medium to large sizes.
The overall tone is assertive and contemporary, with a friendly edge created by the rounded geometry. It reads as confident and straightforward rather than delicate or formal, projecting clarity and punch in short bursts of text.
The design appears intended to deliver a versatile, modern sans voice with maximum impact and straightforward legibility, relying on geometric construction and generous weight to stay readable and recognizable in display contexts.
In the sample text, the weight produces strong line presence and dense texture, so spacing and word shapes become a key part of readability at larger sizes. Numerals match the uppercase in mass and simplicity, reinforcing a consistent, no-nonsense voice across letters and figures.