Sans Normal Osbuf 17 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Sans Atwic Modern' by Caron twice, 'Altersan' by Eko Bimantara, 'JAF Bernini Sans' by Just Another Foundry, 'Akwe Pro' by ROHH, and 'Core Sans N' and 'Core Sans NR' by S-Core (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, friendly, confident, playful, retro, punchy, high impact, approachability, brand voice, legibility, chunky, rounded, soft corners, compact counters, sturdy.
A heavy, rounded sans with broad proportions and compact interior spaces. Curves are smoothly drawn with softened terminals, while straight strokes feel blocky and stable, giving the letters a solid, poster-like mass. Counters in forms like B, a, e, and g are relatively tight, and joins are clean and simplified, emphasizing clarity over finesse. Numerals match the same chunky, rounded construction for a cohesive set.
Best suited for display settings where impact and immediacy matter—headlines, posters, storefront or event signage, and bold branding systems. It can work for short UI labels or callouts when space allows, but longer passages will benefit from extra spacing due to its dense color.
The overall tone is bold and approachable, with a friendly warmth that reads as modern-retro rather than strictly utilitarian. Its thick, soft-edged shapes give it an energetic, playful voice that still feels dependable and straightforward.
Designed to deliver maximum presence with a friendly, rounded sans voice. The simplified, chunky construction suggests an intention toward high visibility and brandability, prioritizing bold shapes and consistent rhythm over delicate detail.
At text sizes the dense weight and tight counters create a strong gray value, making it most effective with generous tracking and leading. The rounded geometry stays consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures, supporting a unified, branded look.