Sans Normal Anlap 8 is a regular weight, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Santral' by Taner Ardali (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui text, branding, signage, editorial, packaging, modern, clean, friendly, neutral, practical, versatility, legibility, modernization, neutrality, rounded, open, crisp, even, geometric.
A clean sans with rounded, geometric construction and smooth curves paired with straight, decisively cut terminals. Strokes read as even in weight, with generous counters and open apertures that keep letters clear at text sizes. The uppercase is simple and stable with near-circular O/C forms, while the lowercase maintains a straightforward, single-storey a and g and compact, readable bowls. Numerals follow the same rounded logic, with consistent proportions and clear silhouettes.
This font is a strong choice for interface labels, navigation, and product UI where clarity and neutrality are priorities. Its rounded geometry and even rhythm also suit contemporary branding systems, wayfinding and signage, and editorial subheads or short paragraphs where a clean sans voice is desired.
The overall tone is modern and approachable, balancing a neutral, utilitarian feel with softly rounded shapes that reduce severity. It reads as confident and contemporary without calling attention to quirky details, making it well-suited to calm, matter-of-fact communication.
The design appears intended as a versatile, general-purpose sans that prioritizes clarity and consistency through rounded geometric forms and uncomplicated letter structures. It aims to provide a modern, friendly neutrality that can adapt across both display and text-oriented applications.
Round letters (O, C, G, Q) feel particularly circular, giving the face a subtly geometric rhythm. Terminals and joins are kept simple and clean, and the punctuation and dot forms appear round and sturdy, supporting legibility in UI-like settings.