Sans Normal Diriw 8 is a light, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Novel Sans Condensed Pro' by Atlas Font Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui text, body text, captions, forms, editorial, clean, modern, friendly, airy, space saving, everyday readability, neutral tone, clean interface, humanist, open apertures, soft curves, tall ascenders, short descenders.
This typeface uses slender, even strokes and a gently humanist construction, with soft curves and subtly modulated joins rather than rigid geometry. Letterforms are compact in width with generous interior counters, and round shapes stay smooth and open, helping maintain clarity at smaller sizes. The lowercase shows a simple single-storey “a” and “g” with lightly curved terminals, while capitals are straightforward and unembellished with clean, quiet proportions. Numerals are simple and readable, matching the understated rhythm of the letters and keeping spacing calm and consistent.
It works well for interfaces, settings screens, and compact layouts where space is limited but legibility still matters. The restrained forms also suit editorial body copy, captions, and short paragraphs, especially when a modern, unobtrusive sans is desired.
The overall tone is contemporary and approachable, with a calm, pared-back voice suited to informational and everyday reading. Its slim texture gives pages an airy feel, while the rounded forms keep it from feeling clinical.
The design appears intended as a practical, space-efficient sans with a friendly humanist touch—aiming for clear readability and a neutral personality that can serve both digital UI and general-purpose text typography.
In running text, the font’s narrow set and open counters create a light typographic color, and the relatively tall ascenders add a mild vertical elegance. The italic presence in the sample feels like a true slant rather than a dramatic script, keeping emphasis understated and cohesive with the roman.