Sans Normal Osleb 7 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Myriad' by Adobe, 'Conamore' by Grida, 'Praxis Next' by Linotype, 'Mahsuri Sans' by Monotype, 'Coleface' by Roy Cole, 'Foundry Journal' by The Foundry, and 'Phoenica Std' by preussTYPE (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, signage, packaging, bold, friendly, confident, modern, sporty, impact, clarity, approachability, modernity, display strength, rounded, geometric, blocky, high impact, clean.
A heavy, geometric sans with rounded bowls and a compact, built-from-circles construction. Curves are smooth and full, while joins and terminals tend to be clean and squared, creating a sturdy, poster-like texture. Counters are relatively tight and apertures lean toward closed, so the overall color reads dense and even. The lowercase is simple and single‑storey in feel, with sturdy stems and minimal detailing for maximum solidity.
Best suited to headlines, short statements, and display settings where strong impact is needed, such as posters, branding marks, packaging callouts, and signage. It can work for brief UI labels or navigation when space allows, but extended reading will benefit from ample leading and careful tracking due to the dense typographic color.
The tone is assertive and energetic, with a friendly softness coming from the rounded forms. It feels contemporary and practical—more punchy than refined—aimed at clear, confident communication rather than subtle nuance.
The design appears intended to deliver a robust, modern sans voice with rounded geometry that stays approachable while remaining highly attention-grabbing. It prioritizes strong silhouette and consistent stroke behavior for clear reproduction at display sizes.
At larger sizes the letterforms feel cohesive and highly legible, with strong rhythm and consistent curvature across rounds like C, G, O, and Q. In text, the density and tight counters can make paragraphs feel weighty, so generous spacing and line height help preserve clarity.