Sans Normal Osban 6 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Jali Arabic', 'Jali Greek', and 'Jali Latin' by Foundry5; 'Fact' by ParaType; 'Belle Sans' by Park Street Studio; and 'Akwe Pro' by ROHH (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, friendly, confident, playful, modern, approachable, high impact, approachability, simplicity, modern branding, rounded, soft, chunky, clean, sturdy.
A heavy, rounded sans with compact counters and broadly curved shoulders paired with flat, blunt terminals. Curves are smooth and circular in feel (notably in C/O/S), while verticals and horizontals stay straight and weighty, creating a strong, even color on the page. The lowercase shows simple, single-storey forms and short, sturdy joins, with tight apertures that emphasize solidity over airiness. Numerals are wide and bold with simple geometry, matching the lowercase’s soft-but-blocky construction.
Best suited to headlines and short display copy where its heavy, rounded forms can deliver strong impact and a friendly voice—such as branding, packaging, posters, and bold signage. It also works well for punchy UI moments (buttons, badges, hero text) when used at sizes that preserve its compact counters.
The overall tone is friendly and confident, with a warm, approachable softness that still reads assertive. Its chunky shapes and rounded corners give it a casual, contemporary energy that feels upbeat rather than formal.
The design appears intended to provide an approachable, high-impact sans that reads cleanly at display sizes while projecting warmth through rounded geometry. It prioritizes simple, sturdy silhouettes and consistent weight for bold messaging and contemporary branding.
Spacing appears generous enough to keep the dense strokes from clogging at larger display sizes, but the small interior spaces and tight apertures can make fine-detail differentiation less pronounced in compact settings. The design maintains a consistent, no-nonsense rhythm across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals, favoring simple silhouettes and high impact.