Sans Normal Beray 8 is a regular weight, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, titles, playful, quirky, retro, informal, hand-drawn, personality, distinctiveness, compact display, approachability, soft corners, tall caps, condensed feel, open counters, lively rhythm.
A condensed, monoline sans with tall capitals and gently tapered terminals that give strokes a subtly calligraphic finish without true contrast. Curves are drawn with soft, slightly pinched joins and open, rounded counters, while verticals stay steady and even. Many forms show playful asymmetries—arched shoulders, off-center joins, and occasional wedge-like endings—creating a lively, handmade rhythm. Numerals follow the same narrow, rounded construction and remain clear at display sizes.
Well suited to posters, headlines, short promotional copy, and title treatments where its quirky construction can be a feature. It can also work for branding and packaging that benefits from a friendly, handcrafted voice, especially when set at medium to large sizes.
The overall tone feels whimsical and personable, with a retro sign-painter energy and a light theatrical flair. Its quirky letter shapes read as friendly and expressive rather than strictly neutral, making text feel animated and characterful.
The font appears designed to deliver a compact, display-forward sans with a deliberately playful, hand-made sensibility. Its consistent stroke weight and softened geometry aim for clarity, while the idiosyncratic curves and terminals add personality and memorability.
Spacing appears comfortable for display use, and the narrow proportions help long lines stay compact while still remaining readable. The design’s distinctive shapes (notably in curves and diagonals) create strong recognizability, which can be an asset for branding but may feel busy for dense, small-size reading.