Sans Normal Oprab 2 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Colosseum' by Alan Meeks, 'Boutros Angham' by Boutros, 'Carisma' by CastleType, 'Delargo DT' by DTP Types, 'City Boys' and 'City Boys Soft' by Dharma Type, 'FF Advert' by FontFont, 'ITC Stone Sans II' by ITC, and 'MarkusLow' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, signage, packaging, confident, modern, friendly, clean, punchy, impact, legibility, modernity, clarity, versatility, geometric, rounded, solid, even, open.
This typeface is a sturdy sans with broad proportions, smooth curves, and largely uniform stroke weight. Counters are generous and open, giving letters like C, O, and G a clear, rounded structure, while straighter-sided forms (E, F, H, N) keep a crisp, engineered rhythm. Terminals are mostly blunt and clean, with minimal tapering, and the overall construction leans geometric with slightly softened joins that prevent it from feeling rigid. Lowercase shapes are straightforward and highly legible, with a single-storey a and g, a compact, rounded e, and a simple, utilitarian t; figures are similarly clear and robust for display use.
It suits headlines and short blocks of text where clarity and impact are needed, such as branding, signage, packaging, and editorial display. The wide proportions and open counters help it remain readable at distance and in bold graphic layouts, while its clean construction makes it a dependable choice for UI-style callouts and promotional typography.
The overall tone is assertive and contemporary, with a friendly practicality rather than a decorative voice. Its wide, solid shapes read as confident and approachable, making the texture feel energetic and direct without becoming aggressive. The geometric roundness adds a modern, slightly tech-forward character while staying neutral enough for general branding.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, high-impact sans that stays simple and highly legible. It emphasizes broad, geometric forms and open counters to achieve strong presence in display settings while maintaining a neutral, versatile voice.
At large sizes the spacing and counters create an even, steady color, and the round letters maintain a consistent circular motif throughout. The capital Q’s tail and the diagonal elements in K, R, and X add just enough angular contrast to keep the set from feeling overly uniform.