Sans Normal Ohlab 1 is a bold, wide, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Actay' by Arodora Type, 'Heavitas Neue' by Graphite, 'Geovano' by Grezline Studio, 'Duplet Open' by Indian Type Foundry, 'Gilmer' by Piotr Łapa, 'Soin Sans Pro' by Stawix, 'Carmen Sans' by StudioJASO, and 'Humant' by TipoType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: branding, headlines, posters, packaging, social media, friendly, playful, modern, approachable, confident, approachability, impact, simplicity, clarity, modernity, rounded, soft, geometric, chunky, clean.
A heavy, rounded sans with smooth, continuous curves and mostly even stroke weight. Counters tend toward circular and oval shapes, giving letters like O, C, and G a clean geometric feel, while joins and terminals are softened rather than sharp. Proportions are generously set with broad letterforms and ample internal space, and the lowercase maintains clear, simple construction with single-storey forms where applicable. Numerals match the same rounded geometry and sturdy rhythm, producing an overall cohesive, high-contrast-on-white silhouette at display sizes.
This font performs best in branding and display contexts where strong presence and friendliness are needed—logos, headlines, posters, packaging, and social media graphics. Its broad, rounded forms keep letters distinct at larger sizes and help maintain a cheerful tone in short to medium-length copy.
The tone is warm and upbeat, combining a contemporary geometric foundation with softened edges that feel personable rather than technical. Its chunky, rounded shapes read as friendly and energetic, well-suited to casual branding and upbeat messaging while still staying clean and organized.
The design appears aimed at delivering a contemporary geometric sans with a softened, approachable personality—prioritizing bold clarity, simple construction, and rounded forms for high-impact, friendly communication.
Round punctuation and dots (notably the i/j tittles) reinforce the soft, circular motif. The overall color is dense and even, creating strong word shapes and a confident presence, especially in short lines and large settings.