Sans Normal Madak 8 is a very bold, very wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Peridot Latin' and 'Peridot PE' by Foundry5, 'HD Colton' by HyperDeluxe, and 'Nuber Next' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sportswear, packaging, sporty, assertive, energetic, modern, punchy, impact, momentum, display, emphasis, oblique, rounded, compact apertures, high impact, blocky.
A heavy, oblique sans with broad proportions and compact counters. Letterforms are built from rounded rectangles and shallow curves, with generally uniform stroke thickness and softly blunted terminals. The slant is consistent across capitals, lowercase, and numerals, creating a forward-leaning rhythm, while the wide set and tight internal spaces produce dense, poster-like word shapes. Numerals and round letters (O, 0, o) are strongly oval, and joins and bowls stay smooth rather than angular.
Best suited to headlines and short, high-impact copy where its slanted, weighty forms can project energy—such as sports branding, event promotion, apparel graphics, and bold packaging. It also works for logos and display lockups that need a wide, emphatic stance.
The overall tone is forceful and kinetic, combining a sporty, performance-driven feel with a contemporary, no-nonsense presence. Its forward lean and massed shapes read as confident and promotional, emphasizing momentum and impact over delicacy.
The font appears designed to deliver maximum visual impact with a streamlined, rounded sans structure and a consistent forward slant. Its proportions and dense counters suggest an intention to read quickly at display sizes while conveying speed and strength.
The design favors closed or narrow apertures and thick cross-strokes, which strengthens silhouette at large sizes but can reduce interior clarity in long text. The lowercase keeps a sturdy, compact look, and the figures match the letters in width and weight for cohesive headline settings.