Sans Normal Oblan 11 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF Kievit' by FontFont, 'Quire Sans' by Monotype, 'Akagi' and 'Akagi Pro' by Positype, 'Akwe Pro' by ROHH, and 'Acorde' by Willerstorfer (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, playful, friendly, punchy, retro, approachable, friendly impact, playful display, retro branding, rounded, chunky, soft corners, high impact, compact.
A heavy, rounded sans with compact proportions and softly squared curves that keep counters open despite the dense weight. Strokes are uniform and monolinear, with blunt terminals and gently flattened rounds that give letters a subtly “carved” feel. The uppercase reads sturdy and blocky, while the lowercase stays simple and robust with large bowls and minimal modulation. Numerals follow the same chunky geometry, producing strong, even color in text.
Best suited to display settings where a solid, friendly voice is needed—headlines, posters, branding marks, packaging, and attention-grabbing signage. It can also work for short, bold UI labels or social graphics when strong emphasis and quick readability are priorities.
The overall tone is warm and upbeat, combining bold confidence with a casual, slightly retro friendliness. Its softened shapes and generous bowls make it feel approachable rather than aggressive, even at large sizes.
This design appears intended as an approachable display sans that delivers high impact without sharpness, using rounded, compact forms to create a confident, playful presence across titles and promotional text.
Texture in paragraphs is dark and steady, with tight-looking internal spacing created by the weight and compact curves. The design favors clear silhouettes over delicate detail, which helps maintain recognition in headlines and short blocks of copy.