Sans Normal Obkun 17 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Siro' by Dharma Type, 'EB Corp' by Eko Bimantara, 'FF Clan' by FontFont, 'Gotham' by Hoefler & Co., 'MC Gogat' by Maulana Creative, 'Scatio' by Wahyu and Sani Co., and 'Eastman Grotesque' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, social media, friendly, confident, modern, playful, bold, impact, approachability, clarity, modernity, display, geometric, rounded, compact, clean, chunky.
This is a heavy, geometric sans with rounded bowls and broadly circular construction. Strokes are thick and even, with smooth joins and minimal modulation, giving letters a dense, blocky silhouette. Counters stay open despite the weight, and terminals are mostly flat with gentle rounding at corners. The uppercase forms are sturdy and wide-feeling, while the lowercase shows a large x-height and compact ascenders/descenders, keeping texture tight and uniform. Numerals are similarly robust and simple, with clear, high-impact shapes suited to display sizes.
Best suited to headlines and short, high-impact copy where weight and clarity are priorities. It works well for branding, packaging, and promotional graphics that benefit from a friendly, contemporary boldness, and it holds up effectively in large text for social posts and signage.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, combining a contemporary, no-nonsense solidity with a friendly softness from the rounded geometry. It reads as confident and energetic rather than formal, making it feel contemporary and slightly playful.
The design appears intended as a strong, approachable display sans: geometric, highly legible at large sizes, and visually consistent across caps, lowercase, and numerals. Its rounded construction and dense strokes suggest an aim for modern versatility with a warm, energetic presence.
The sample text shows strong word-shape presence and an even typographic color, with punctuation and caps maintaining the same assertive weight. Round letters like O, C, and G emphasize the geometric theme, while straight-sided forms like E, F, and T stay clean and monoline, reinforcing a consistent, modern rhythm.