Sans Normal Arlat 8 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Innova' by Durotype and 'Abitare Sans' and 'Nure' by FSD (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui text, branding, signage, editorial, presentations, clean, neutral, modern, friendly, functional, utility, clarity, versatility, modernization, geometric, rounded, monoline, open counters, crisp.
A straightforward sans with monoline strokes, clean terminals, and largely circular/elliptical bowls. Curves are smooth and evenly weighted, while joins stay tight and controlled, producing a tidy rhythm in text. Uppercase forms are broad and stable with generous apertures (notably in C, G, and S), and the lowercase keeps simple, familiar constructions with a single-storey a and g. Numerals are clear and contemporary, with rounded forms and consistent stroke behavior that matches the letters.
This font works well for interface labels, dashboards, and product UI where clean shapes and consistent rhythm support fast scanning. It also fits contemporary branding systems, wayfinding and signage, and general editorial or presentation typography that benefits from an unobtrusive, highly legible sans.
The overall tone is calm, modern, and unpretentious. It reads as friendly without feeling playful, projecting a practical, everyday clarity suitable for general-purpose use.
The design appears intended as a versatile, modern sans for broad deployment across digital and print contexts, prioritizing clarity, consistency, and dependable readability over decorative character.
The design emphasizes legibility through open counters and restrained detailing, keeping shapes recognizable at a glance. Letterforms maintain a consistent geometric logic, giving text a smooth, even color without sharp stylistic quirks.