Sans Normal Oklal 17 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Malva' by Harbor Type, 'Galvani' and 'Qubo' by Hoftype, 'Core Sans N SC' and 'Core Sans NR' by S-Core, and 'Clarika Office' and 'Clarika Pro' by Wild Edge (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, friendly, confident, modern, approachable, clean, high impact, clear signage, modern branding, everyday utility, geometric, rounded, sturdy, compact, crisp.
A heavy, geometric sans with broad proportions and clean, even strokes. Curves are built from smooth circular forms, while joins and terminals remain mostly straight and crisp, giving a solid, contemporary silhouette. Counters are generous for the weight, and the overall rhythm is steady and consistent, with simple constructions in letters like a, g, and e that favor clarity over intricacy. Numerals match the letters in mass and proportion, reading as bold, stable shapes with minimal modulation.
This font performs best in display contexts where bold, clean shapes need to read quickly—headlines, posters, signage, and packaging. It can also work for brand marks and interface labels where a sturdy, modern sans is desired, especially when set with comfortable tracking.
The tone is modern and friendly, projecting confidence without feeling aggressive. Its rounded geometry and straightforward detailing give it an approachable, everyday character suited to contemporary branding and UI-forward aesthetics.
The design appears intended as a strong, geometric workhorse for contemporary communication—prioritizing immediate impact, straightforward legibility, and a friendly, modern feel.
At larger sizes the dense strokes create strong presence and clear word shapes, while at smaller sizes the weight can make spacing and counters feel tighter, favoring short bursts of text over long reading. The design leans on simple geometric cues, producing a uniform, dependable texture across lines.