Sans Normal Murab 8 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'BR Shape' by Brink, 'Panton' and 'Panton Rust' by Fontfabric, 'FS Koopman' by Fontsmith, 'Asket' by Glen Jan, 'Montras' by Maulana Creative, and 'Genera Grotesk' and 'Goldbill' by Wahyu and Sani Co. (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, friendly, punchy, playful, retro, confident, impact, approachability, clarity, bold branding, rounded, blocky, soft corners, compact, high impact.
A heavy, rounded sans with dense, compact letterforms and broadly curved bowls. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, and terminals tend to be blunt with softened corners rather than sharp cuts. The lowercase is sturdy and wide-set, with single-storey shapes (notably the “a” and “g”) and generous internal counters that keep forms open despite the weight. Overall spacing reads tight and efficient, producing a solid, dark typographic color at text and display sizes.
Best suited for display settings where maximum impact and quick recognition are needed, such as posters, logos and brand wordmarks, packaging, and short, bold UI or signage labels. Because it creates a strong, dark texture, it works especially well for concise lines rather than long-form reading.
The font projects a friendly, upbeat tone with a slightly retro, poster-like energy. Its rounded geometry and chunky mass feel approachable rather than severe, giving headlines a confident, playful voice.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, no-nonsense bold voice softened by rounded construction, balancing assertiveness with approachability. It prioritizes strong silhouettes and consistency across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals for reliable headline performance.
Round letters like C, G, O, and S emphasize broad arcs and compact proportions, while straight-sided forms such as E, F, H, and N stay square and stable. The numerals follow the same chunky construction, with simplified, highly legible silhouettes suited to bold messaging.