Sans Contrasted Okgob 1 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Gibstone' by Eko Bimantara, 'Neue Helvetica Paneuropean' by Linotype, 'Chandler Mountain' by Mega Type, 'Europa Grotesk No. 2 SB' and 'Europa Grotesk No. 2 SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, 'Lektorat' by TypeTogether, and 'Nimbus Sans Novus' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, assertive, industrial, retro, editorial, no-nonsense, impact, space-saving, clarity, display strength, condensed feel, vertical stress, open counters, compact, sturdy.
A heavy, condensed-feeling sans with subtly carved stroke modulation and a strong vertical stress. Curves are full and rounded but tighten into crisp joins, creating a slightly chiseled look in bowls and shoulders. Counters stay relatively open for the weight, while terminals and intersections read clean and firm rather than soft or brushy. The overall rhythm is compact and upright, with tall lowercase proportions and narrow apertures that keep words dense and emphatic.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and branding where a compact, high-impact voice is needed. It also works well for packaging and signage that benefits from strong presence and a controlled, condensed rhythm.
The tone is forceful and workmanlike, with a faint vintage sign-painter or poster flavor coming from the shaped modulation and tight spacing. It feels direct and functional, prioritizing impact and clarity over delicacy.
The design appears aimed at delivering maximum visual authority in minimal horizontal space, combining sturdy sans construction with a touch of sculpted contrast to keep large text engaging and distinctive.
Uppercase forms lean toward tall, straight-sided silhouettes, and the numerals match the same dense, high-impact color. In longer lines of text the font holds a dark, even texture, making it especially commanding at display sizes and still quite readable in short passages.