Sans Normal Okmim 16 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Galvani' by Hoftype, 'Creata' by Ivan Petrov, 'Nietos' by Melvastype, 'Milliard' by René Bieder, 'A Grotesk' by Roman Cernohous Typotime, 'Core Sans NR' by S-Core, and 'Gelder Sans' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, branding, posters, signage, ui labels, confident, modern, friendly, straightforward, techy, impact, clarity, modernity, approachability, geometric, rounded, compact, clean, solid.
A sturdy geometric sans with full, even strokes and rounded curves. Counters are open and generous, and joins stay crisp without calligraphic modulation. Round letters (C, O, Q) read as near-circular with smooth terminals, while straighter forms (E, F, H, N) keep a firm, engineered rhythm. The lowercase shows single-storey a and g, a short-shouldered r, and a broad, symmetrical m; numerals are simple and punchy with a clear, open 4 and rounded 6/9.
This style is well suited to headlines, brand marks, and short statements where a strong, modern presence is needed. It also works for signage and UI labels where clear shapes and open counters help quick recognition, especially in bold typographic layouts.
The overall tone is confident and contemporary, with a friendly, approachable edge from the rounded geometry. It feels practical and no-nonsense, suited to brands that want to communicate clarity and reliability without becoming sterile.
The design appears intended to deliver a clean, geometric sans voice with high impact and dependable readability, prioritizing simple construction, consistent stroke weight, and friendly round forms for contemporary display and interface contexts.
At text sizes the heavy color creates strong emphasis and clear silhouette recognition, while the wide proportions and large counters help maintain legibility. The ampersand is compact and bold, matching the font’s strong, simplified construction.