Sans Normal Ommum 2 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, tall x-height, monospaced font visually similar to 'Approach Mono' by Emtype Foundry, 'Fonetika Mono' by Tokotype, and 'TT Hoves Pro' by TypeType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui labels, headlines, posters, signage, packaging, utilitarian, industrial, technical, blunt, retro, robust legibility, systematic tone, functional display, compact clarity, geometric, blocky, compact, high-ink, sturdy.
A heavy, monoline sans with geometric construction and a firmly squared-off finish on most terminals. Counters are simple and open, curves are broad and controlled, and diagonals (as in A, K, V, W, X, Y) feel sturdy rather than sharp. The overall rhythm is even and mechanical, with consistent proportions across characters and a notably large x-height that keeps lowercase forms prominent. Numerals and capitals share the same robust weight and straightforward shapes, emphasizing clarity over finesse.
Best suited to applications that benefit from strong, uniform texture: interface labels, dashboards, wayfinding, packaging, and bold typographic headlines. It can also work in short paragraphs where a dense, consistent cadence is desired, especially at sizes where its sturdy shapes help maintain clarity.
The tone is pragmatic and no-nonsense, with an industrial, workhorse presence. Its rigid regularity and high-ink shapes evoke technical labeling, utilitarian interfaces, and a mild retro-computing or equipment-marking vibe without feeling decorative.
The design appears intended as a robust, highly readable sans for systematic settings, pairing geometric simplicity with an assertive weight and steady spacing. It favors consistent structure and clear character silhouettes for functional display and labeling contexts.
The letterforms prioritize strong silhouettes and legibility at a glance, with minimal stroke modulation and few delicate details. Rounded forms like C, G, O, and Q are broad and stable, while flat-topped/flat-bottomed strokes and squared corners give the face a distinctly functional character.