Sans Normal Oprab 6 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Intrinseca' by AVP, 'City Boys' and 'City Boys Soft' by Dharma Type, 'ITC Legacy Sans' by ITC, and 'Organic' by Positype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, modern, assertive, clean, neutral, friendly, impact, clarity, modernity, simplicity, versatility, geometric, rounded, low aperture, compact, high impact.
This typeface is a sturdy sans with broad, even strokes and rounded, geometric curves. Bowls and counters are largely circular to slightly elliptical, with smooth joins and a consistent stroke rhythm that reads as solid and confident. Terminals are mostly flat and squared-off, while curved letters (C, O, S) maintain a clean, continuous contour; diagonals (V, W, X, Y) are straight and crisp. Lowercase forms are straightforward and compact, with single-storey a and g, a simple vertical-stem f, and a short-shouldered r; the overall spacing feels tight but controlled for dense set text.
This font is well suited to headlines, posters, and brand marks where a bold, modern sans needs to project clarity and impact. It also works for packaging and short UI or signage strings where strong shapes and compact spacing help maintain legibility and presence at a glance.
The overall tone is contemporary and forthright, with a calm neutrality that still feels energetic due to the heavy weight and compact counters. Its rounded geometry adds a mild friendliness, while the strong verticals and clean curves keep it professional rather than playful.
The design appears intended as a contemporary, geometric workhorse for display typography—prioritizing strong silhouettes, smooth rounded forms, and efficient spacing to deliver a confident, clean voice across branding and headline applications.
Curved letters show a slightly closed, efficient construction (notably in e and s), which boosts visual solidity at display sizes but can make internal whitespace feel compact. Numerals are simple, high-contrast-in-silhouette and consistent with the letterforms, supporting punchy, straightforward data or headline settings.