Sans Normal Ohlab 5 is a bold, wide, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Kurye' by Arodora Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, branding, packaging, posters, app ui, friendly, confident, playful, modern, approachable, approachability, impact, clarity, brand voice, rounded, soft, chunky, geometric, compact.
A heavy, rounded sans with even stroke weight and broadly geometric construction. Curves are smooth and full, with circular bowls and softly squared joins that keep counters open and legible at large sizes. Terminals are clean and blunt, producing a sturdy, poster-like silhouette; diagonals (as in V/W/X) are wide and stable, while the lowercase shows single-storey a and g with simple, compact forms. Overall spacing and proportions feel generous, giving the letters a solid, friendly mass without looking condensed.
Best suited for headlines, logos, and short-to-medium display copy where its heavy, rounded shapes can carry personality and impact. It also works well for branding systems, packaging, and interface elements that need a friendly, high-contrast presence at larger sizes.
The tone is warm and upbeat, with a toy-like softness and a contemporary, brand-forward confidence. Its rounded geometry reads approachable and informal, making it feel welcoming rather than technical or austere.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, approachable voice through simple geometric forms and rounded shaping, prioritizing clarity and warmth over sharpness. It aims to create strong visual presence while maintaining an informal, contemporary feel.
Distinctive details include a compact, single-storey construction in the lowercase and round, prominent punctuation dots; the numerals match the same chunky, geometric rhythm, keeping a consistent color across mixed text.