Sans Normal Ohlab 9 is a bold, wide, monoline, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Artegra Sans' by Artegra, 'Along Sans' by Brenners Template, 'Elise' by Context, 'Dallas Print Shop' by Fenotype, 'Heavitas Neue' by Graphite, 'Organetto' by Latinotype, 'Posterama' by Monotype, and 'Soin Sans Pro' by Stawix (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, branding, posters, packaging, signage, friendly, modern, playful, confident, approachable, approachability, clarity, brand voice, display impact, rounded, soft corners, geometric, open counters, high contrast-free.
A heavy, rounded sans with a clean, monoline stroke and generously curved joins. The shapes lean geometric—round bowls and smooth arcs—tempered by softly squared terminals on several letters, creating a sturdy, contemporary rhythm. Uppercase forms are broad and stable with simple construction, while the lowercase shows a tall x-height and large, open counters that keep interior space readable at display sizes. Overall spacing reads even and intentional, with compact, efficient letterfit that supports dense headlines without looking cramped.
Best suited for bold headlines, brand marks, and short-form messaging where its wide, rounded construction can read as friendly and modern. It also works well for packaging, posters, and signage that benefit from strong presence and quick recognition at a distance.
The font conveys an approachable, upbeat tone—confident and contemporary without feeling cold. Its rounded geometry and smooth stroke behavior give it a friendly, slightly playful personality suited to modern branding and product-forward communication.
The design appears intended as a contemporary, geometric sans that prioritizes clarity and warmth at display sizes. Its consistent stroke weight, rounded construction, and tall lowercase proportions suggest an aim for approachable branding and high-impact typographic voice.
The numeral set matches the letterforms with broad proportions and rounded geometry, keeping figures visually consistent in headlines and UI-style callouts. Distinctive details like the single-storey a and g and the overall softness of corners contribute to a casual, contemporary feel while maintaining strong presence.