Sans Normal Ohkab 3 is a bold, wide, monoline, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font visually similar to 'Institut' by Brownfox, 'Cindie Mono' by Lewis McGuffie Type, 'Maison Neue' by Milieu Grotesque, 'Centra Mono' by Monotype, and 'Apice' by Stefano Giliberti (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, labels, packaging, industrial, utilitarian, technical, friendly, retro, clarity, impact, systematic, legibility, utility, blocky, rounded, compact, geometric, high-contrast counters.
A heavy, monoline sans with generous width and a strongly geometric construction. Curves are built from near-circular bowls and rounded corners, while straight strokes remain firm and uniform, creating a steady, engineered rhythm. The lowercase is compact with single-storey forms (notably a and g) and broad, open counters, and the overall spacing reads consistent and regimented, supporting a systematic, grid-like texture. Numerals are sturdy and highly legible, with clear distinctions and large interior apertures.
Best suited to display settings where strong silhouettes and even stroke weight help text hold up under distance or brief viewing—posters, headlines, signage, labels, and packaging. It can also work well for UI-style titling or tabular/diagram text where consistent character width and steady rhythm improve alignment and scanning.
The tone is practical and no-nonsense, with an industrial, technical feel that still reads approachable due to its rounded geometry. It evokes mid-century utility lettering and contemporary interface labeling—confident, steady, and straightforward rather than delicate or expressive.
The letterforms appear designed to deliver maximum clarity and impact through simple geometry, uniform stroke weight, and stable proportions. The likely goal is a durable, utilitarian sans that reads cleanly in structured layouts while projecting a solid, modern-industrial character.
The design’s rounded terminals and circular bowls soften the otherwise blocky mass, helping it remain readable at large sizes while keeping a strong silhouette. Diagonals (such as in K, V, W, X, Y) are thick and decisive, reinforcing the font’s robust, sign-like presence.