Sans Normal Akmal 8 is a regular weight, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Buket' by Ahmet Altun; 'Ekster Arabic' by Indian Type Foundry; and 'Blackpast', 'Cloudster', 'Glorich', and 'Lequire' by Sarid Ezra (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui text, branding, headlines, packaging, signage, friendly, modern, clean, approachable, playful, approachability, clarity, modernity, versatility, rounded, geometric, soft terminals, open counters, high contrast in shapes.
This typeface is a rounded, geometric sans with smooth, largely uniform strokes and generous curves. Uppercase forms lean toward broad, circular construction (notably in C, G, O, Q), while straight-sided letters like E, F, H, N keep a crisp, stable skeleton. Terminals are mostly softened and slightly blunted rather than sharply cut, giving the overall texture a gentle finish. The lowercase combines compact bowls with clear ascenders and descenders; shapes like a, e, s, and g maintain open counters and simple, contemporary construction. Numerals follow the same rounded geometry, with clear, sturdy forms and minimal internal detailing.
It works well for interface copy, product and brand identities, and short-to-medium headlines where a clean but welcoming sans is needed. The rounded construction also suits packaging, posters, and signage that aim for clarity with a friendly tone.
The overall tone is friendly and contemporary, with a soft, approachable rhythm driven by rounded curves and uncomplicated forms. It reads as confident and practical rather than formal, lending a subtly playful, upbeat character without turning into novelty.
The design appears intended to provide a versatile everyday sans with softened geometry—balancing modern cleanliness with a warmer, more approachable personality. Its simplified shapes and consistent curve logic suggest a focus on clarity and easy, contemporary readability across display and text settings.
Round letters dominate the visual voice, creating an even, smooth typographic color in text. The joins and curves stay consistent across the set, and the punctuation shown in the sample text matches the same straightforward, softened aesthetic.