Sans Normal Opmed 20 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Maiden Sans' by Deltatype; 'FS Irwin' by Fontsmith; 'Acto' by Monotype; 'Core Gothic N', 'Core Sans N', and 'Core Sans NR' by S-Core; and 'Ardoise Std' by Typofonderie (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, confident, modern, friendly, straightforward, technical, impact, legibility, modernity, clarity, solidity, geometric, clean, compact, blocky, rounded.
A heavy, geometric sans with broad proportions and smooth, low-contrast strokes. Curves are built from near-circular bowls with clean joins, while terminals are mostly flat and squared, giving the face a compact, blocklike silhouette despite its width. Counters are generous in letters like O, C, and e, and the overall rhythm is steady and even, with sturdy verticals and consistent stroke weight across the alphabet and numerals.
Works especially well for headlines, short copy, and display settings where strong presence and quick recognition are needed. It also suits branding and packaging systems that benefit from a clean, geometric voice, and can function in UI or wayfinding contexts at larger sizes where its wide set and heavy strokes remain clear.
The tone is assertive and contemporary, with a friendly openness coming from the round bowls and large counters. Its weight and width read as confident and pragmatic rather than delicate, making it feel direct, readable, and slightly industrial in character.
Likely designed to provide a robust, contemporary sans for impactful typography, prioritizing strong silhouettes, consistent geometry, and high legibility in display-oriented use.
Capital forms are simple and highly legible, with a plain, vertical-sided I and a straightforward J. Lowercase shapes keep a clean, modern construction with a single-storey a and g, and numerals follow the same solid, geometric logic for a cohesive texture in mixed text.