Sans Normal Ohlof 17 is a bold, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Hanley Pro' by District 62 Studio and 'Madani' and 'Madani Arabic' by NamelaType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, modern, friendly, confident, clean, approachable, impact, clarity, modernity, simplicity, approachability, geometric, rounded, compact, high-contrast, crisp.
A heavy, geometric sans with largely circular bowls, smooth curves, and clean, squared terminals. Strokes stay consistent and thick, producing a compact, high-impact texture with relatively tight internal counters in letters like a, e, and s. Uppercase forms feel constructed from simple geometry (round O/C and straight-sided E/F/H), while lowercase follows a single-storey a and g with broad, rounded shapes. Numerals are sturdy and open, with simplified forms that hold up well at large sizes.
Best suited to headlines, titles, and short bursts of text where a strong, clean presence is needed. It works well for branding and packaging that want a contemporary, friendly feel, and for signage or UI moments where bold clarity and simple geometry are priorities.
The overall tone is modern and approachable, with a friendly roundedness that reads confident rather than playful. Its dense color and straightforward construction give it a pragmatic, contemporary voice suited to clear, emphatic messaging.
This font appears designed to deliver maximum legibility and impact through simplified geometric construction and thick, even strokes. The intent seems focused on creating a versatile, modern display sans that stays friendly while remaining strong and highly visible.
The design leans toward a compact rhythm: thick strokes and smaller apertures create a solid typographic “block” in text, emphasizing presence over delicacy. Diagonals (V/W/X/Y) are blunt and stable, and the round characters (O/Q/0/8/9) maintain consistent geometry for a cohesive look.