Sans Normal Wakev 8 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, headlines, posters, children’s content, friendly, playful, casual, approachable, soft, approachability, warmth, personality, readability, rounded, humanist, lively, open forms, curvy terminals.
A rounded, humanist sans with softly swelling strokes and gently curved terminals. The letterforms favor circular and elliptical construction, with broad, open counters and a slightly lively, hand-drawn rhythm rather than strict geometric uniformity. Uppercase shapes are clean and straightforward, while lowercase introduces more characterful details such as a single-storey “a,” a looped “g,” and a “t” with a wide, curved crossbar. Numerals follow the same soft, curving logic, with smooth bowls and modest stroke modulation that keeps the texture even in text.
Well-suited to branding and packaging that benefits from a friendly, approachable tone, as well as headlines and posters where its rounded personality can stand out. It can also work nicely for children’s or lifestyle-oriented content, and for short-to-medium text where a warm, informal texture is desired.
The overall tone reads warm and personable, with a light, informal energy. Rounded endings and buoyant curves give it a friendly voice that feels contemporary and easygoing rather than technical or severe.
The design appears intended to provide a contemporary sans voice with added warmth and character through rounded terminals and subtly calligraphic modulation. It aims for clear readability while injecting a playful, human feel that keeps the page from looking overly rigid or mechanical.
Distinctive, slightly idiosyncratic details—especially in the lowercase and numerals—add personality without overwhelming legibility. The design maintains a consistent softness across straight strokes, diagonals, and curves, helping headings and short copy feel cohesive.