Sans Normal Opgak 11 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Cronos' by Adobe, 'Novel Display' by Atlas Font Foundry, and 'Linotype Aroma No. 2' by Linotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, social graphics, playful, friendly, retro, lively, informal, approachability, headline impact, retro flavor, handmade feel, soft corners, bouncy baseline, chunky, high-ink, quirky.
A heavy, soft-edged sans with subtly irregular geometry and a gently bouncy rhythm. Strokes are thick and confident with rounded terminals and a slightly “cut” or chiseled feeling in places, producing mild asymmetries that keep the texture lively. Counters are generous for the weight, and curves (notably in C, G, O, Q, and the lowercase bowls) are broad and open. The lowercase shows a compact, sturdy build with a single-storey a and g, a rounded dot on i/j, and a prominent hook on f; overall spacing reads even but intentionally not mechanical, with small width shifts across glyphs adding personality in text.
This face works best where you want bold, friendly impact: headlines, posters, packaging, and brand marks that benefit from a warm, informal voice. It also suits social graphics and short editorial callouts where its lively texture can carry personality without sacrificing readability.
The tone is upbeat and approachable, with a hand-cut, poster-like energy that feels casual rather than corporate. Its slightly uneven, elastic shapes suggest fun, friendliness, and a retro display sensibility while remaining legible at larger sizes.
The design appears intended to deliver a big, approachable presence with a crafted, slightly irregular finish—like a modern display sans with a retro, hand-made nod. It prioritizes impact and charm in large-scale typography over strictly neutral uniformity.
In the sample text, the strong color and rounded forms create an emphatic, headline-forward texture, while the subtle irregularities prevent long lines from feeling rigid. Numerals are sturdy and simplified, matching the same soft, punchy construction as the letters.